Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
PS232 SUBJECT: 2013 KIA
FORTE CUSTOMER TIPS In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers about some of the features in their recently purchased 2013 Kia vehicle, Kia Motors America would like all dealership service personnel to be familiar with the model tips outlined here to help maximize owner satisfaction with certain … Read more
PS290 SUBJECT: SUCTION CUP RESIDUE ON WINDSHIELD Residue from installation of the glass may cause the appearance of circular markings, in the shape of suction cups, to appear on the surface of the glass (example shown below). This condition is more apparent when condensation occurs on the glass and the moisture evaporates at … Read more
PS308 SUBJECT: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE READING IN “TYPE A” CLUSTERS When changing the ambient temperature reading on a “Type A” (non-supervision) cluster from Celsius to Fahrenheit, or vice versa, do NOT follow the procedure included in the current 2014MY Soul Owner’s Manual, instead, follow the revised procedure shown below: … Read more
2013-022 SUBJECT: HVAC CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT This bulletin provides information related to HVAC controller software upgrade for 2014MY Sorento vehicles, produced from January 24, 2013 to September 22, 2013, equipped with Auto (FATC) or Manual HVAC controls. The concern relates to the possibility of diminished A/C performance in high humidity climates, where … Read more
2014-076 SUBJECT: AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE – BLUETOOTH CALL CUTS OFF This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software on some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) and 2013MY Rio (UB) vehicles (See production dates below) which may exhibit a condition related to a Bluetooth call cutting off after a period of approximately … Read more
