MIL on with DTC P0087 – Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Too Low – 2011-2014 Kia

2013-026   SUBJECT: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 – DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR   This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087. To correct this concern, follow the procedure … Read more

Rear View Camera Diagnosis/Replacement – 2012-2015 Kia Sorento Optima Forte Sportage Cadenza Rio Soul

2014-077   SUBJECT: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some Kia vehicles (see table on Pg. 6 for specific models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequate image quality from the rear view camera. Possible concerns include:   Blurry image quality Foreign material … Read more

Programming a Third Smart Key – 2014-2015 Kia

PS307   SUBJECT: PROGRAMMING A THIRD SMART KEY ON CERTAIN 2014-15MY VEHICLES   In past Smart Key systems, the maximum amount of keys that could be programmed to a vehicle was 2. On certain 2014-15MY Kia vehicles, the amount of keys that can be programmed to a vehicle has increased to 3. For information on the … 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