Kia Optima Service Bulletins
803 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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 12, 2017•Document ID: 10123331Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA068
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 (400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANSMISSIONS ONLY) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) on some 2011-2012MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV), produced from February 15, 2011 through December 28, 2012, and both the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2013-2015MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from January 15, 2013 through March 27, 2015, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumination with DTC P1744. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the HCU only (11-12MY) or HCU and TCU (13-15MY) using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin. 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 3 of this bulletin.
Associated Products (5)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 8, 2017•Document ID: 10119120Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG159R2
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - REVISED - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the E-CVVT cover and motor plug on some 2016MY Optima (JFa), produced from August 29, 2015 to June 14, 2016, and 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, 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.
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 - September 7, 2017•Document ID: 10119121Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG161R1
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - 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 (9)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10119127Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY201709R5
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWTY - SC147 Claims Processing Procedures - REVISED - Authorization of Claims Processing for SC147 - See this bulletin for specific handling procedures regarding SC147.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10119116Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PT20201-0002R4
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPARTS BULLETIN - THETA II ENGINE SAFETY RECALL (SC147) - This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles. For repair information please refer to Technical Service Bulletin SC147.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 26, 2017•Document ID: 10115242Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY201709R4
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY BULLETIN: 2017-09.R4 - SC147 Claims Processing Procedures - This Warranty Bulletin accompanies TSB SC147 Theta II Engine Inspection and/or Replacement and is provided to dealers for specific guidance with claim administration and processing of SC147 warranty claims.
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 - July 14, 2017•Document ID: 10115238Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PT20201-0002R3
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPARTS BULLLETIN: 20201-0002 (Revision 3.1) - This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 10, 2017•Document ID: 10115245Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTYCS201609RETIR
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2016-09 - RETIRED FOR CERTAIN OPTIMA MODEL VEHICLES. SEE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2017-01. FOR OTHER OPTIMA MODELS, SEE WTY BULLETIN2017-09 (SC147)
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - July 7, 2017•Document ID: 10115246Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTYCS201701
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN: 2017-01 - 2014 MY OPTIMA (TF) ENGINE SHORT BLOCK WARRANTY EXTENSION - The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information related to the extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the Engine Short Block Assembly (engine block, crankshaft and bearings, connecting rods and bearings and pistons) on certain 2014 MY Optima (TF) 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 occurs first, regardless of whether the vehicle owner is an original or subsequent vehicle owner.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 30, 2017•Document ID: 10116114Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE061CLOSED
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB CLOSED: SERVICE ACTION: SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XM) NAVIGATION SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA161) - ELE061 / SA161 CLOSED
Associated Products (3)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.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS502
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: UNABLE TO CONNECT TO UVO ESERVICES - This Pitstop provides information about customer complaints regarding: * ?Unable to connect to UVO eServices using an iPhone?, * ?Connection Error and unable to sync with the UVO App with my iPhone 7?
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