2014-042 SUBJECT: FRONT STRUT BEARING REPLACEMENT This bulletin provides the procedure for replacing the front strut bearings on some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XM) vehicles, produced from October 26, 2009 through January 21, 2013, which may exhibit a creaking noise emanating from the front of the vehicle when turning the wheel, quickly, at slow speeds. This concern may … Read more
2014-140 SUBJECT: 3.5 L MPI – COLD ENGINE START-UP CHATTER This bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with the 3.5 L engine and produced from October 26, 2009 to July 14, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to unusually loud engine chatter during initial start-up after sitting for several hours. … Read more
PS257 SUBJECT: PANORAMIC SUNROOF DUST SEAL REPLACEMENT When diagnosing a panoramic sunroof assembly with torn dust seals, refer to the procedure below to replace ONLY the affected dust seals and NOT the panoramic sunroof assembly. Part No. Description QTY KG310-1301 Seal (RH), Sunroof Dust 1 KG310-1601 Seal (LH), Sunroof Dust 1 … Read more
PS269 SUBJECT: GRINDING OR CREAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING This article provides information regarding a potential grinding or creaking noise heard from the front of the vehicle when turning the wheel quickly at slow speeds, on some 2011 – 2013MY Sorento (XMa), produced prior to August 28, 2012. This concern may be caused by … Read more
TT015 TECH TIP: Fluttering Noise From Glove Box Symptom: Fluttering noise at highway speeds originating behind glove box Repair: Examine the fender liner in area where a mud guard would be mounted. You’ll see a piece of plastic overlapping a larger piece. Install a screw through the smaller piece to secure it onto the larger … Read more