Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
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: Once the checks above are complete and the mechanism is still inoperative, adjust the tension in the seat release cables by following … Read more
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
SUBJECT: 3.8/3.3L Engine Noises This revised bulletin replaces information previously issued on June 1, 2007, Engine 028. It readdresses several noises on 3.8 or 3.3 litre engines used in 2006 and later Sedona (VQ) and 2007 and later Amanti (GH) and Sorento (BL). Three separate noises are covered. Noise 1) 3.8/3.3L engines may … Read more
SUBJECT: SPORTAGE MUFFLER PIPE DRAIN This bulletin provides information related to a reported no-start condition after parking overnight in areas where the temperature is below freezing. Some Sportage (KM) models produced from 10-28-2004 may experience a no-start condition in very cold climates because of an exhaust system restriction due to ice accumulation in the low area of … Read more
SUBJECT: 2.5L/2.7L (Delta) Engine Hesitation / MIL Illumination / P0123 This bulletin provides information relating to an engine hesitation or the illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) for P0123 (Throttle Position Sensor / Switch “A” Circuit High Input). Some 2001-2006 Optima (MS) produced between 10-07-2000 ~ 08-31-2005, equipped with the 2.5L or 2.7L (V-6) … Read more
