Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2017)
210 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 15, 2017•Document ID: 10126933Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA072_CLOSED
- Date Added:
- January 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - TRA072/SA317 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB TRA072A/SA317A
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 23, 2017•Document ID: 10123321Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS524
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - OPTIMA TRUNK TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - On some 2016-2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, there may be a concern with the trunk not opening as designed when using transmitter key fob or Smart Trunk feature. This may be caused by improper assembly of the trunk torsion bar (A) and trunk lid hinge. Follow the procedure in this publication to correct this concern.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 23, 2017•Document ID: 10123320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS522
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - ECO-COASTING (ECOASTING) & ECO-DAS (DRIVING ASSISTANT SYSTEM) OVERVIEW ? CUSTOMER TIP - This Pitstop provides information regarding Eco-Coasting Guide (eCoasting) and Eco-Driving Assistant System (DAS) found on 2017-18MY Niro (DE HEV), Niro Plug-in (DE PHEV), Optima Hybrid (JF HEV), and Optima Plug-in (JF PHEV) vehicles.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 16, 2017•Document ID: 10123329Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG174
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: AIR INTAKE HOSE REPLACEMENT & ECU UPGRADE (SA303) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air intake hose and/or improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa), produced from September 4, 2015 through April 14, 2017, and some 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 19, 2014 through May 1, 2017, equipped with a 2.0T engine, which may exhibit an impaired air intake hose.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 10, 2017•Document ID: 10123319Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS520
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT 30A DC FUSE - The 2017MY~ Optima Hybrid (JF HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (JF PHEV), and Niro (DE HEV) vehicles are equipped with a replaceable 30A fuse for the eCompressor. This fuse is easily accessible under a cover between the power cable connector and inverter cable, as shown below. However, the housing for the fuse is internally bolted to the HPCU assembly and is only available as part of the HPCU assembly. Forcibly removing the fuse housing assembly will result in damaging the internal HPCU terminals which will require replacement of the entire HPCU assembly and is not covered under Warranty.Follow the procedure in this ublication to inspect and/or replace the fuse, or refer to the ?Hybrid Control System ? Hybrid Control System ? DC Fuse ? Repair procedures? chapter in the applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 20, 2017•Document ID: 10119124Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG175R1
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - REVISED - This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E-CVVT cover or O-ring and replacement of the motor plug on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JF, JFa), 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, equipped with 2.4L GDI or 2.0T-GDI, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (MIL) ON with DTC P001000 and/or oil leakage in the E-CVVT motor plug of applicable vehicles.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 9, 2017•Document ID: 10119123Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG175
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E-CVVT cover or O-ring and replacement of the motor plug on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JF, JFa), 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, equipped with 2.4L GDI or 2.0T-GDI, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (MIL) ON with DTC P001000 and/or oil leakage in the E-CVVT motor plug of applicable vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 7, 2017•Document ID: 10119122Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG162R1
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) - Revised - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 21, 2017•Document ID: 10115239Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE131R1
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa), produced from October 3, 2016 to January 24, 2017, and 2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from October 3, 2016 to January 26, 2017, which may experience low battery voltage or a no-start condition.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 27, 2017•Document ID: 10116101Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS474
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.
Associated Products (57)2017 Kia Cadenza2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Niro2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte+ 37 moreAssociated Documents - June 19, 2017•Document ID: 10116108Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS508
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ?FILL INVERTER COOLANT? MESSAGE AFTER REPAIR - Some technicians may report seeing the ?fill inverter coolant? message on the cluster after performing an HEV system service requiring the coolant to be drained. The logic for this message is such that it will be displayed when the RPM of the EWP climbs while line load goes down, indicating a possible cavitation. This is due to air in the system. Much like bleeding any fluid system utilizing a pump, the hybrid cooling system must be bled in a particular manner to avoid aeration.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 8, 2017•Document ID: 10116104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS496
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: ACCELERATOR PEDAL FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION - On all K900 (KH), Cadenza (VG, YG), and Optima (JF, JFa, JF-HEV, JF-PHEV) vehicles, the accelerator pedal features a small detent with a spring to provide increased resistance to help avoid unnecessary fuel consumption when applying full throttle. When the driver depresses the pedal beyond the resistance where the detent is felt (above 85% WOT), the pedal will easily reach WOT and kickdown shift will occur accordingly. For additional information, refer to the individual vehicle?s Owner?s Manual under section ?Driving Your Vehicle? ? Automatic Transmission (Drive).
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - June 7, 2017•Document ID: 10116117Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG162
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - June 5, 2017•Document ID: 10116105Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS497R2
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - UVO ESERVICES MIRROR BUTTONS (CUSTOMER GUIDE) - This pitstop provides information regarding the functionality of the UVO eServices buttons located on the rear view mirror in some 2016-2017MY K900 (KH), 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hybrid (JF PHEV) and 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10109858Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS498
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. The HVAC control head in these vehicles monitors ambient temperature to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature (about 60°F or below), the anti-condensation logic may automatically set the air intake mode to FRESH, depending on the other HVAC settings. The anti-condensation logic is also designed to ensure that air intake mode is set to FRESH, as long as all conditions are met. If the user changes the air intake to RECIRCULATION, the anti-condensation logic will take control again after 5 minutes, and change the air intake mode back to FRESH. If this results in an undesired operation, the logic may be enabled or disabled by following the procedure below.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - April 28, 2017•Document ID: 10109842Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS497R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: UVO ESERVICES MIRROR BUTTONS (CUSTOMER GUIDE) - This pitstop provides information regarding the functionality of the UVO eServices buttons located on the rear view mirror in some 2016-2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hybrid (JF PHEV) and 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 25, 2017•Document ID: 10109840Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG166
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: HYBRID STARTER GENERATOR (HSG) PULLEY NUT INSPECTION AND/OR HSG REPLACEMENT (SA289) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) pulley nut and, if necessary, replace the HSG assembly on certain Optima JF HEV/PHEV vehicles with a production range from May 31, 2016 to November 22, 2016, which may exhibit a loose pulley nut.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 13, 2017•Document ID: 10109838Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE131
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) - This bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa), produced from October 3, 2016 to January 24, 2017, and 2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from October 3, 2016 to January 26, 2017, which may experience low battery voltage or a no-start condition. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to increase the two (2) screws? torque on the voltage regulator. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 10, 2017•Document ID: 10109841Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SST043R2
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: R1234yf REFRIGERANT EQUIPMENT - This bulletin provides information relating to the introduction of R1234yf recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment. This equipment is designed to meet SAE J2843 requirements for servicing vehicles containing R1234yf refrigerant.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109855Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS493
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
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