UVO Upgrade – 2014 Kia Sorento Optima Forte

2013-054   SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: UVO UPGRADE – SORENTO (XM), OPTIMA (QF) AND FORTE (YD) (SA155) This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on 2014MY Sorento (XM), Optima (QF) and Forte (YD) vehicles. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery. Before … Read more

Rattling, Squeaking or Creaking Noises from Roof Area – 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza

PS282   SUBJECT: RATTLING, SQUEAKING OR CREAKING NOISES FROM ROOF AREA   When addressing a rattling, squeaking and/or creaking noise concern coming from the Panorama Sunroof area, refer to the Service Procedures described below to resolve the concern. NOTE: Either Procedure 1 and/or Procedure 2 can be performed depending on the repair needed. If the … Read more

Rough Idle after Cold Start on 3.3L GDI – 2014 Kia Sorento / Cadenza

PS320   SUBJECT: ROUGH IDLE AFTER COLD START ON 3.3L GDI ENGINE   When addressing a customer complaint of rough idle, which occurs only on the first start of the day and last s for 30-45 seconds, check for the possibility of poor injector performance in a particular  cylinder. This concern may feel like a … Read more

Navigation System Displaying the Wrong Location – 2014 Kia Cadenza

TT057 TECH TIP: Navigation System Displaying the Wrong Location   Symptom: Customer complains that the location displayed on the map is different than the actual location (i.e. system shows location in a river, lake, etc.).   Repair: Check for bent pins at connector FR11 (34-WHT) located in the left front A-pillar (click on images).   [embeddoc url=”https://static.oemdtc.com/TSB/TT057.pdf”]   … Read more

Dead Battery – How do I enter the vehicle? – 2014 Kia Cadenza

TT009 TECH TIP: Door Lock Cylinder Location on Cadenza Vehicles   Symptom: Dead battery–How do I enter the vehicle? There is no door key cylinder.   Repair: The key cylinder is located underneath a cover on the driver’s door. To remove the cover, use the ignition key to depress the release button on the bottom of the cover, then … Read more