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
TT035 TECH TIP: DTC P200A returns after VCMA replacement and reflash procedure Symptom: Returning code P200A on a Sorento with a V6 and have already replaced the VCMA and the lower intake as well as performed the VCMA relearn procedure with the GDS. What should be checked next? Repair: Test the vehicle battery with the GR8. … Read more
TT046 TECH TIP: Passenger seat not as warm as the driver’s seat Symptom: Some customers may complain that the passenger front seat heater does not get as warm as the driver’s seat. Repair: There will be a difference in temperature between the RH and LH cushions. The same heaters are used in the cushions of both seats, … 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