BCM Upgrade – IPM Logic Improvement – 2014 Kia Sorento

2014-057   SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)   This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade for the Instrument Panel Module (IPM) of some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from January 22, 2013 through November 15, 2013 and equipped with a Power Tail Gate (PTG), which may exhibit an intermittent … Read more

Second Row Seat Release Mechanism Inoperative – 2006-2014 Kia Sedona

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

Front Door Glass Run Channel Replacement – 2006-2014 Kia Sedona

2014-107   SUBJECT: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT (SA167)   This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the front door window/door frame area, at highway speeds, and/or glass run channel deformation caused by improper … Read more

ECM Upgrade – MIL on with DTCs P0456 P0461 P050A P2188 P2192 P0128 P0326 P0441 – 2012-2014 Kia Rio & Soul

2015-146   SUBJECT: ECM UPGRADE – RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0456 / P0461 / P050A / P2188 / P2192 / P0128 / P0326 / P0441 This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2012~2014MY Rio (UB), some 2012~2013 Soul (AM) and some 2014MY Soul (PS) vehicles, which may experience a … Read more

DTC P1B70/P1B74/P1B96 – High Voltage Battery Sensor Circuit Fault – 2011-2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS292   SUBJECT: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 – HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT   When addressing a customer complaint related to a battery warning lamp illuminated in the dash and drivability issues, access GDS to check for any active DTC(s). Also, review the BMS > Current Data to inspect for one or more HEV battery cells … Read more