Squeaking Noise from Rear of Vehicle – 2013-2014 Kia Optima

PS297   SUBJECT: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE     When addressing a customer complaint related to a squeaking sound emanating from the rear of the vehicle, and the noise can be isolated to the rear suspension, check the right and left rear shock towers as the most likely source of the noise. Once the noise … Read more

Clicking Noise from Front Suspension – 2014 Kia Forte

PS336   SUBJECT: CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION Some 2014MY Forte vehicles, manufactured prior to September 2013, may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front suspension when carrying a full load of passengers and turning the wheel in either direction at low speeds; such as in a parking lot situation or when pulling into … 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

Wind Noise After Cross Bar Installation – 2014-2015 Kia Sorento

PS334   SUBJECT: WIND NOISE AFTER CROSS BAR INSTALLATION   When diagnosing a concern related to wind noise coming from the roof area and the vehicle is equipped with the OE roof rack cross bars, check the roof rack cross bars to make sure they are installed correctly, using the diagram below. If the cross … Read more

Chatter/Rattle Noise from Engine After Cold Soak – 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza

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