Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2016)

293 manufacturer communications on file.

June 9, 2017•Document ID: 10116122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA069R1
Date Added:
August 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA292A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from September 11, 2015 through October 6, 2016, 2016MY Sorento (UMa) 2.0T, produced from October 23, 2014 through April 18, 2016, Sorento (UMa) 2.4L, produced from November 18, 2014 through January 19, 2016, and Sorento (UMa) 3.3L vehicles, produced from October 23, 2014 through April 18, 2016, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a harsh downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the TCU using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.
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2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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June 9, 2017•Document ID: 10116119
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG168R1
Date Added:
August 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: IDLE STABILITY & SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA294A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 3, 2015 through October 6, 2016, which may experience a vibration and/or hesitation when releasing the brake pedal after coming to stop, and/or a shift quality concern, such as a harsh downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU and TCU using KDS download as described in this bulletin.
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2016 Kia Optima
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June 8, 2017•Document ID: 10116104
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
PS496
Date Added:
August 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: 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).
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2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia K900 2017 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia K900 2014 Kia Cadenza
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May 24, 2017•Document ID: 10109868
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA069
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA292) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from August 28, 2015 through October 7, 2016, Sorento (UMa) 2.0T, produced from October 29, 2014 through December 9, 2016, and Sorento (UMa) 3.3L vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 through December 22, 2016, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a harsh downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the TCU using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.
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2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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May 24, 2017•Document ID: 10109865
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG168
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: IDLE STABILITY & SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA294) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 3, 2015 through November 22, 2016, which may experience a vibration and/or hesitation when releasing the brake pedal after coming to stop, and/or a shift quality concern, such as a harsh downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU and TCU using KDS download as described in this bulletin.
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2016 Kia Optima
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May 23, 2017•Document ID: 10109864
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBCLI038
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: HVAC CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to apply a HVAC control unit logic improvement on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from August 28, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and some 2016MY Optima (JF) vehicles, produced from February 2, 2016 through November 23, 2016, equipped with Fully Automatic (FATC) or Manual Temperature (MTC) Controls, which may experience a concern with the evaporator icing under specific driving and ambient temperature and/or humidity conditions. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to apply the HVAC control unit logic improvement to either A/C units using KDS download. For confirmation that the latest reflash has been applied to a vehicle you are working on, verify the ROM ID using the table on page 2 of this bulletin.
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2016 Kia Optima
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May 11, 2017•Document ID: 10109867
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA059R2
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: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 2011~2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) after replacement of the transmission with improved 100 mesh solenoids has taken place. To apply the improved logic, the HCU/TCU should be reprogrammed using the GDS/KDS download, as described in this bulletin.
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2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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April 17, 2017•Document ID: 10109836
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE100R4
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP), and 2014-2015(MY) Optima (QF/TF) vehicles to address ?Incoming ring volume too loud? complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and Voice Recognition (VR).
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
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March 23, 2017•Document ID: 10109850
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG159R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the E-CVVT cover and motor plug on some 2016MY Optima (JF/JFa), produced from August 29, 2015 to June 14, 2016, 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from December 10, 2015 to June 15, 2016, and 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa), produced from October 27, 2014 to June 14, 2016, which may exhibit a MIL ON with DTC P001000 and/or oil leakage in the E-CVVT motor plug of applicable vehicle models equipped with 2.4L GDI or 2.0 T-GDI engines.
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2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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March 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109855
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
PS493
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 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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2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia K900 2017 Kia Niro 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia K900+ 35 more
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March 20, 2017•Document ID: 10109854
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
PS481
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PS481: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) CHARACTERISTICS - All models with a 1.6L Turbo engine may come equipped with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), except the 2017MY~ Niro (DE) with a 1.6L Atkinson engine comes equipped with a 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). This automatic transmission is unlike the conventional automatic transmission found in the complete line up of Kia vehicles. The new DCT improves fuel efficiency and can also provide a sportier feel. Certain aspects of this technology may lead to customer concerns if they are unfamiliar with it. To help maximize owner satisfaction on this new technology, Kia would like all dealership sales and service personnel to be familiar with the characteristics of this new transmission.
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2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Optima
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March 2, 2017•Document ID: 10109830
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE130
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ANTENNA INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA272) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or replace the antenna assembly on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to June 1, 2016, which may experience an antenna cover separation/loss or looseness.
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2016 Kia Optima
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February 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109881
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-BOD164
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: PANORAMIC SUNROOF INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA270) - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to August 8, 2016, which may exhibit a buzzing noise that may increase with intensity in conjunction with the HVAC fan speed, a popping or clicking noise when driving over bumps or turning, and/or a loose folding cover, depending on the vehicle production date. For details regarding each type of inspection/repair, refer to its respective section below. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
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2016 Kia Optima
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January 23, 2017•Document ID: 10109810
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE126
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: REAR PERSONAL LAMP REPAIR (SA273) - This bulletin provides information related to the rear personal lamp on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 11, 2015 to August 13, 2016, which may experience a blown Interior Lamp 10A fuse resulting in inoperative interior lamps.
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2016 Kia Optima
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January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109813
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mfr Comm. #:
PS469
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVAP) leak self-test resulted in NTF, a manual EVAP test is recommended.
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2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Forte Koup 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Forte Koup+ 22 more
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January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-GEN085R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
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2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Forte Koup 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul+ 109 more
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December 2, 2016•Document ID: 10116817
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-BOD161
Date Added:
August 31, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the luggage side trims on 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to August 16, 2016, which may experience a concern with high cabin pressure. This concern is caused by the isolation pads of the luggage side trim assemblies blocking the extractor vents. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the left and right luggage side trims.
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2016 Kia Optima
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November 18, 2016•Document ID: 10109773
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG158R2
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: VCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - DTC P200A00 (SA240A) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade and inspection of the VCM motor (Actuation Test) of some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from August 28, 2015 through February 15, 2016, and some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 17, 2014 through February 3, 2016, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) system-related DTC: P200A00.
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2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10109781
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PS472R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is generated when driving with the sunroof open. This logic allows the system to automatically switch from RECIRCULATION to FRESH mode when the sunroof is open.
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2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia Niro 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Soul
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November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10109779
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-TRA060R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AXLE DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT (SA241) - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JF) vehicles, produced in South Korea from March 24, 2016 to April 8, 2016, which may exhibit a noise originating from the axle driveshaft during acceleration.
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2016 Kia Optima
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