2015-148 SUBJECT: CHATTER/RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD SOAK This bulletin provides information about the timing chain tensioner replacement on some 2014~16MY Cadenza (VG) vehicles, produced from SOP through January 7, 2016, which may experience a brief chattering or rattling noise concern from the engine on start-up, after a cold soak. After confirming … Read more
PS391 SUBJECT: OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) WITH DTC B1695 – LOST COMMUNICATION WITH E-COMP WARNING Be sure to remove the hybrid battery safety plug before performing this repair, and keep the plug in your possession until complete. If not, electric discharge injury may result from High-Voltage (HV) current. When addressing a customer concern related … Read more
2015-047 SUBJECT: AWD SYSTEM HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT This bulletin provides the procedure for replacement of the hydraulic actuator of some All-Wheel Drive (AWD) equipped 2011~2016MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from May 6, 2010 through February 19, 2013 and some AWD equipped 2011~2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 24, 2009 through December 11, … Read more
SC118 SUBJECT: SORENTO (UMa) – PCM LOGIC REPROGRAMMING (SC118) This bulletin provides the procedure to reprogram the Power Control Module (PCM) logic for the Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) in certain 2016MY Sorento (UMa) SX Limited (SXL) vehicles equipped with a 3.3L V6 engine, Technology Package and produced from October 27, 2014 through … Read more
2015-073 SUBJECT: SORENTO (UMa) – TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers in regards to some of the features in their 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicle, Kia Motors America would like all dealership service personnel to become familiar with certain vehicle features, as outlined below, to help maximize owner satisfaction. … Read more