Kia Optima Service Bulletins
803 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 30, 2019•Document ID: 10165611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802_TSB_R7
- Date Added:
- October 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The KSDS detects vibrations indicating the onset of excessive connecting rod bearing wear. It is designed to alert the driver at an early stage of bearing wear before the occurrence of severe engine damage, including engine failure. If vibrations caused by bearing wear start to occur, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will blink continuously, and the vehicle will be placed in Limp Home Mode. This will reduce further damage to the engine and ensure that the vehicle occupants are not exposed to the risk of a more severe engine failure. At that time, Diagnostic Trouble Code (âÂÂDTCâÂÂ) P1326, specific to the KSDS, will be recorded in the ECU. The vehicle can continue to be operated for a limited time in Limp Home Mode, but it will accelerate slowly and have a reduced maximum speed. Also, engine RPMs will be limited to approximately 1800-2000 RPM.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - August 28, 2019•Document ID: 10164294Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA098_R1
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSBCHA098_R1: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a "ÂÂHonking"ÂÂ (Hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - August 14, 2019•Document ID: 10164365Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA098
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSBCHA098: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR GUIDE FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin provides the repair guide for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY Kia EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a âÃÂÃÂHonkingâÃÂà(hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - July 16, 2019•Document ID: 10163455Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG206
- Date Added:
- August 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 1.6T GDI ULEV MIL ON LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0128 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa) 1.6T GDI ULEV DCT vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 through September 03, 2016, which exhibit a MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) illuminated with DTC P0128, even though there are no system faults.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 11, 2019•Document ID: 10163454Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG178_R3
- Date Added:
- August 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting âÂÂin use performance trackingâ emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 5, 2019•Document ID: 10163445Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA060_R5
- Date Added:
- August 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECU UPGRADE - STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software upgrade for some 2012-2014MY Optima (QF), produced from August 2, 2010 through July 27, 2014, and 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 through August 22, 2017, which may experience a notchy feel in the steering wheel. To correct this condition, the vehicle should be evaluated using the MDPS Effort Measurement Software detailed in the repair procedure starting on page 2 to determine whether an improved steering logic should be installed in the MDPS ECU, or if the Steering Column and Housing Assembly replacement is required.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - June 21, 2019•Document ID: 10162044Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; STEERING:COLUMN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084_R2
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on the Kia models listed on the chart below with a column mounted C-MDPS unit.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - June 14, 2019•Document ID: 10162046Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE181
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: TF/TF-HEV HEADLAMP INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or replace the headlamp assembly on some 2011-2013 MY Optima (TF, TF-HEV) vehicles produced from August 12, 2010 to December 12, 2013. The internal reflective chrome film in the low beam headlamp housing may deteriorate over time, resulting in gradual dimming of the low beam headlamp(s). Follow the headlamp assembly inspection and/or replacement outlined in this bulletin.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 11, 2019•Document ID: 10162054Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY014_REIMB
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryThis document is a Reimbursement Request that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension program launch.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 11, 2019•Document ID: 10162051Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY014_OWNR
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summarywty014_OWNR: This document is the Owner Notification Letter advising the customers of the Warranty Extension on the Headlamp Assembly on the 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima HEV vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 11, 2019•Document ID: 10162049Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA078
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: TRANSMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to optimize the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on 2017-2018MY Soul (PS) and Forte (YDm) and 2016-2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles equipped with 1.6T GDI that have one of the following three components replaced: Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) assembly; Transmission Control Unit (TCU), and Double Clutch Set.The friction material of the double clutch set has been changed and a TCU logic optimization must be performed in order to prevent initial shift shock.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - June 7, 2019•Document ID: 10162053Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY014_QA
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWTY014_QA: This document is the Question and Answer guide for the warranty extension on the Headlamp Assembly for the 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima HEV vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 7, 2019•Document ID: 10162052Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY014_PSM
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWTY014_PSM: This document is the notification to the Parts and Service Managers advising them of the warranty extension on the Headlamp Assembly on 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima Hybrid vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 7, 2019•Document ID: 10162050Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY014_DP
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWTY014: This document is the Dealer Principal Notification advising of the Warranty Extension Program for the Headlamp Assembly on 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima HEV vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 3, 2019•Document ID: 10162055Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802_OWNR2_OPT
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPI1802_OWNR2_OPT: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 2014 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection ("ÂGDI"Â) engines, and all 2015-2018 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L GDI and 2.0L Turbocharged GDI ("ÂT-GDI"Â) engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit ("ÂECU"Â).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 31, 2019•Document ID: 10160763Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG197_R1
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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 (11)Associated Documents - May 17, 2019•Document ID: 10160618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE163
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: PARASITIC DRAW INSPECTION AND REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for a parasitic draw and, if necessary, replace one or both rear door latches on some of the following vehicles which may experience a discharged 12v battery.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - May 16, 2019•Document ID: 10160837Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_PI1803_R2
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - May 16, 2019•Document ID: 10160612Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS600
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS CONTROL INOPERATIVE - This Pitstop provides information on the repair procedure for an inoperative mirror glass on the outside door mirrors for 2016-2019MY Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa) vehicles.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 10, 2019•Document ID: 10160757Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE170
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ANTENNA CAP REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the antenna cover that is loose and/or has separated from the antenna base on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from August 25, 2015 through May 2, 2017.
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