2013-007 SUBJECT: SORENTO STAINLESS BUMPER PROTECTOR SEPARATING Some 2014MY Sorento vehicles, equipped with a Kia accessory Stainless Rear Bumper Protector, may exhibit a condition where the stainless insert is separating from the protector base, as shown below. To resolve this condition, a revised bumper protector should be installed. Follow the procedure outlined in … Read more
2013-094 SUBJECT: LIFTER BRACKET REPLACEMENT FOR SORENTO POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM This bulletin provides the procedure to resolve a concern with the operation of the Power Tailgate System (PTGS) on some Sorento vehicles, produced from S.O.P. to February 26th, 2013. The concern occurs when the customer attempts to close the power tailgate from the fully open position. The tailgate … Read more
PS306 SUBJECT: SECOND ROW SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM INOPERATIVE When diagnosing a concern relating to a difficult to release or inoperative second row seat tumble feature, first, check the following components: Latch lock indicator shows a green circle on both sides of the seat base (A). If the green circle is not visible … Read more
PS336 SUBJECT: CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION Some 2014MY Forte vehicles, manufactured prior to September 2013, may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front suspension when carrying a full load of passengers and turning the wheel in either direction at low speeds; such as in a parking lot situation or when pulling into … Read more
PS223 SUBJECT: FORTE LOCK CONFIRMATION INOP WITH REMOTE START ACCESSORY Some remote start equipped Forte’s may not indicate that the doors have been locked. The customer may state that the vehicle will not flash the hazard lights or sound the horn when locking the doors with the transmitter. As designed, the vehicle should flash the hazard lights … Read more