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
2015-112 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the door latches on certain Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from March 1, 2015 through June 15, 2015, which may exhibit an inoperative power door lock actuator. To prevent and/or correct this condition, replace all four (4) door latches with … Read more
SUBJECT: 3.8/3.3L Engine Noises This revised bulletin replaces information previously issued on June 1, 2007, Engine 028. It readdresses several noises on 3.8 or 3.3 litre engines used in 2006 and later Sedona (VQ) and 2007 and later Amanti (GH) and Sorento (BL). Three separate noises are covered. Noise 1) 3.8/3.3L engines may … Read more
SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT HARD STEERING (VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EPS ONLY) This bulletin provides information relating to the service of the vehicle speed sensor and adapter cord. Sorento EX vehicles produced before 10/6/04 may intermittently have variations in the level of power assist during driving or parking. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1012 may be stored in … Read more
NUMBER 043 [Rev 2] 02/25/2013 SUBJECT: 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713 This bulletin provides information related to replacing the transaxle oil temperature sensor on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0711, P0712 and/or P0713. Replace the oil temperature sensor if current or history code is present; Do not replace … Read more