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: Fluttering noise at highway speeds originating behind glove box Repair: 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
2012-127 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: INSPECTION FOR NOISE FROM ENGINE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (SA 141) This bulletin provides information relating to certain 2013MY Rio (UB) vehicles which may exhibit abnormal engine noises, including “rattling” and “chattering”, under specific conditions. Only a very small number of vehicles within the identified Production Date range will actually be … Read more
2014-049 SUBJECT: OPTIMA HYBRID – NOISE DURING BRAKE ACTUATION This bulletin provides information to address a brake noise concern on some Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through December 8, 2013, which may exhibit a “squeaking” and/or “honking” noise when applying the brakes rapidly. Click on the link below … Read more
PS323 SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT POPPING NOISE FROM REAR OVER BUMPS On some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, built before September 26, 2013, a customer may complain of a very intermittent light knock, or popping noise, heard from the rear of the vehicle over rough road surfaces. This condition is caused by an excessive amount of … Read more