Recalls: Kia TD Cerato
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Kia TD Cerato
2010 Kia TD Cerato: transmission fluid leak
In March 2016, a recall was issued for Kia TD Cerato vehicles that were manufactured from 27 August 2010 to 11 November 2010. In these vehicles, the automatic transmission fluid cooler hose may have been improperly cured during the manufacturing process, increasing the possibility of transmission fluid leaking from the hose. Leaking transmission fluid may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to illuminate and/or abnormal transmission shifting. Depending on the amount of transmission fluid lost, ‘reduced vehicle mobility’ may occur, increasing the risk of an accident. The VINs of the recalled Kia TD Cerato vehicles were in the range KNAF######5305381 to KNAF######5363483 (PRA 2016/15289).
Problems and faults: Kia TD Cerato
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2012-13 Kia TD Cerato: MDPS coupling and clicking noise from steering wheel
In August 2016, Kia Motors America issued Technical Service Bulletin CHA 074 Revision 1 for Kia TD Cerato/Forte vehicles manufactured from 5 January 2012 to 31 March 2013. In these vehicles, the flexible coupling in the motor-driven power steering (MDPS) may prematurely wear and cause a ‘clicking’ noise to be heard when the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel is turned. According to Kia, this condition mainly occurred in high humidity states adjacent to warm ocean waters.
To fix, the flexible coupling was to be replaced with a re-designed flexible coupling that had the part number 56315 2K000FFF; for identification purposes, the improved flexible coupling had ‘HNBR’ embossed on it.
Kia TD Cerato: manual transmission noise
In January 2010, Kia Motors issued service bulletin 060 for Kia TD Cerato vehicles with 2.0-litre engines and manual transmissions that were manufactured prior to 19 August 2009. In these vehicles, a ‘pop’ noise may be heard during the 2-3 shift at around 3000 rpm, depending on driver style. To fix, the engine control module (ECM) was to be re-programmed.
Kia TD Cerato: steering wheel noise
In February 2012, Kia Motors issued Technical Service Bulletin KCE11-61-P080-AMHM for Kia TD Cerato vehicles. According to the bulletin, these vehicles may make abnormal noises from the steering wheel. To fix, a spring washer in the steering wheel (part number 1360214001QQK) was to be replaced.
Kia TD Cerato 2.0i: ‘check engine’ light and DTC 0564
In January 2011, Kia Motors issued service bulletin 092 for 2011 ‘model year’ Kia TD Cerato/Forte vehicles with 2.0-litre petrol engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. In these vehicles, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0564 (cruise control multi-function input A circuit) may be logged in the engine control module (ECM). The service bulletin described that the ECM was to be re-programmed before vehicles were delivered to customers.
