NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V770 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,408 Manufacturer: Kia Motors America SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver’s seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, … Read more
2014-042 SUBJECT: FRONT STRUT BEARING REPLACEMENT This bulletin provides the procedure for replacing the front strut bearings on some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XM) vehicles, produced from October 26, 2009 through January 21, 2013, which may exhibit a creaking noise emanating from the front of the vehicle when turning the wheel, quickly, at slow speeds. This concern may … Read more
2014-140 SUBJECT: 3.5 L MPI – COLD ENGINE START-UP CHATTER This bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with the 3.5 L engine and produced from October 26, 2009 to July 14, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to unusually loud engine chatter during initial start-up after sitting for several hours. … Read more
TT035 TECH TIP: DTC P200A returns after VCMA replacement and reflash procedure Symptom: Returning code P200A on a Sorento with a V6 and have already replaced the VCMA and the lower intake as well as performed the VCMA relearn procedure with the GDS. What should be checked next? Repair: Test the vehicle battery with the GR8. … Read more
TT046 TECH TIP: Passenger seat not as warm as the driver’s seat Symptom: Some customers may complain that the passenger front seat heater does not get as warm as the driver’s seat. Repair: There will be a difference in temperature between the RH and LH cushions. The same heaters are used in the cushions of both seats, … Read more