Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2011)
283 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 6, 2016•Document ID: 10094573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY004DEALERPSM
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY004 - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY (ENGINE BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS, CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS AND PISTONS) ON ALL 2011-2014 MODEL YEAR OPTIMA VEHICLES WITH 2.4L GDI OR 2.0L TURBO GDI ENGINE TO 10 YEARS STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE OR 120,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE VEHICLE OWNER IS AN ORIGINAL OR SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE OWNER. THE PURPOSE OF THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION IS TO ADDRESS ISSUES WITH CONNECTING ROD AND BEARING WEAR THAT CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE. OPTIMA HYBRID VEHICLES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 10, 2016•Document ID: 10183610Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA059
- Date Added:
- December 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HCU/TCU UPGRADE - FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS -This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) of some 2011-2016 MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles after replacement of the transmission with improved 100 mesh solonoid filters has taken place. To apply the improved logic, the HCU/TCU should be reprogrammed using the GDS/KDS download, as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 10, 2016•Document ID: 10089421Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA059
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryHCU/TCU UPGRADE - FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS -THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF THE HYBRID CONTROL UNIT (HCU) AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCU) OF SOME 2011-2016 MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION WITH IMPROVED 100 MESH SOLONOID FILTERS HAS TAKEN PLACE. TO APPLY THE IMPROVED LOGIC, THE HCU/TCU SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 3, 2016•Document ID: 10183608Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA066
- Date Added:
- December 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front stabilizer links of some Optima (TF/QF), Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) and Rio (UB) vehicles, which may experience an abnormal noise emanating from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps or uneven pavement.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 3, 2016•Document ID: 10089422Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA066
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"FRONT STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE FRONT STABILIZER LINKS OF SOME OPTIMA (TF/QF), OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) AND RIO (UB) VEHICLES, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMANATING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT. TO RESOLVE THE NOISE CONCERN, PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO REPLACE THE FRONT STABILIZER LINKS WITH THE IMPROVED PARTS."
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS443
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
Associated Products (127)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage+ 107 moreAssociated Documents - March 24, 2016•Document ID: 10089476Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OWNERSC126
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC126) - DEAR KIA OPTIMA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ON ENGINE CONTROL MODULES ON CERTAIN 2011 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 18, 2016•Document ID: 10091952Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB SC126
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO UPDATING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING (CALIBRATION) OF THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON SOME 2011 MY OPTIMA (TF) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 14, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, WHICH MAY HAVE ENGINE CALIBRATIONS THAT WERE NOT OPTIMIZED FOR EMISSIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARMING UP. THESE CALIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RELEASE AIR POLLUTANTS WHICH EXCEED CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD (CARB) EMISSIONS REGULATIONS. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10089477Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- QASC126
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SC126) 2011MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10089475Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DEALERPSMSC126
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC126) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN 2011MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.4L ENGINE DESIGNED TO MEET CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 14, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), AS THE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CARB EMISSIONS REGULATIONS.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10089473Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DEALERPSC126
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC126) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN 2011 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES DESIGNED TO MEET CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 29, 2016•Document ID: 10080084Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-077-R1
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPLACE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA OF SOME KIA VEHICLES (SEE TABLE ON PG. 6 FOR SPECIFIC MODELS AND PRODUCTION DATES) WHICH MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE IMAGE QUALITY FROM THE REAR VIEW CAMERA. DIAGNOSE THE CONCERNS USING THE INFORMATION IN THIS BULLETIN AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA WITH AN IMPROVED PART BY FOLLOWING THE APPLICABLE SERVICE PROCEDURE ON KGIS.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CHA-060
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECM UPGRADE - STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE MDPS ECU SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2011 ~ 2014MY OPTIMA (TF/QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH JULY 27, 2014, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A NOTCHY FEEL IN THE STEERING WHEEL. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE EVALUATED USING THE MDPS EFFORT MEASUREMENT S/W, DETAILED IN THE ATTACHED REPAIR PROCEDURE, TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN IMPROVED STEERING LOGIC SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN THE MDPS ECU, OR IF AN MDPS COLUMN REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE UPDATED MDPS ECU REFLASH APPLIES TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, OR WHETHER IT HAS ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 19, 2015•Document ID: 10088983Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBSST041
- Date Added:
- January 18, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA AUDIO HEAD UNITS USING A GDS, AND NOW, THE SAME FUNCTIONALITY IS AVAILABLE ON KDS. SOME TECHNICIANS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE BENEFITS THE AUM TOOL HAS TO OFFER. THE AUM ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR MULTIPLE USB FLASH DRIVES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS AND APPLICATIONS WHICH, IF MISAPPLIED, MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPER AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE AND/OR LOCKED UP HEAD UNIT. ADDITIONALLY, FIELD REPORTS HAVE INDICATED THAT USB DRIVES FOR AUDIO UPDATES ARE EASILY LOST OR MISPLACED.
Associated Products (57)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte+ 37 moreAssociated Documents - September 29, 2015•Document ID: 10089051Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBGEN076
- Date Added:
- January 18, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: PROPER OIL GRADE / VISCOSITY SELECTION FOR TURBO EQUIPPED VEHICLES - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PROPER ENGINE OIL GRADE / VISCOSITY TO BE USED WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TURBOCHARGER. IN ADDITION TO FOLLOWING THE TURBO-SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE INTERVAL SCHEDULES, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE GRADE AND THE SAE OIL VISCOSITY RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUAL TO ENSURE THE PROPER LUBRICATION IS DELIVERED TO THE TURBOCHARGER AND TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - August 14, 2015•Document ID: 10089384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS391
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"PITSTOP: OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) WITH DTC B1695 - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH E-COMP - WHEN ADDRESSING A CUSTOMER CONCERN RELATED TO AN A/C SYSTEM NOT BLOWING COLD AIR AND DTC B1695 IS ACTIVE IN THE A/C CONTROL UNIT, THIS COULD BE THE RESULT OF ONE, OR MORE, OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A BLOWN HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) FUSE IN THE E-COMP 270 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT. A CIRCUIT CONCERN BETWEEN THE A/C CONTROL UNIT AND THE E-COMP A HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) CIRCUIT CONCERN"
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 12, 2015•Document ID: 10116821Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE091R1
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the Direct Exchange Program (see Parts Bulletin 91-961-0005).
Associated Products (44)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Optima+ 24 moreAssociated Documents - August 12, 2015•Document ID: 10089354Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE091
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQUIRED WHEN ORDERING HEAD UNITS THROUGH THE DIRECT EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - August 3, 2015•Document ID: 10089382Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA049R1
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 6-SPD. A/T ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET /RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE PCM/TCM. AFTER THE ADAPTIVE VALUES ARE RESET, THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER ADAPTIVE VALUES MUST BE RELEARNED BY DRIVING IN A PRECISE MANNER TO TEACH THE COMPUTER THE PROPER SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE FOR THE NEW TRANSMISSION/COMPUTER COMBINATION.
Associated Products (40)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Soul+ 20 moreAssociated Documents - August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10197335Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsCOMMUNICATION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS391
- Date Added:
- June 14, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOptima Hybrid (TF HEV) With DTC B1695 - Lost Communication With E-Comp
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