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:Â Fluttering noise at highway speeds originating behind glove box Repair:Â 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
2012-047 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: SORENTO UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA138) This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the 2013MY Sorento UVO system. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected 2013MY Sorento vehicles prior to delivery. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of the … Read more
2013-093 SUBJECT: SECOND ROW SEAT INOPERATIVE OR DIFFICULT TO RELEASE This bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 26, 2009 to November 5, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to the second row seats being inoperative or difficult to release. It is important to note that … Read more
2013-139 SUBJECT: VCMA DIAGNOSIS – MIL ON WITH DTC P200A This bulletin provides information for some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L MPI engine, which may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC P200A, after engine startup. DTC P200A may be caused by an inoperative VCM actuator, or by an … Read more
