Kia Optima Service Bulletins
803 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 9, 2015•Document ID: 10089047Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS428
- Date Added:
- January 18, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySIMPLIFIED UVO E-SERVICES ACTIVATION PROCEDURE - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE SIMPLIFIED ACTIVATION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH UVO E-SERVICES. (EXCLUDING 2016 K900 AND SOUL EV)
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - October 6, 2015•Document ID: 10089022Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBGEN078
- Date Added:
- January 18, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM - ALL MODELS EXCLUDING K900 AND SOUL EV -KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF AN ALL-NEW PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM WHICH HAS BEEN REDESIGNED TO IMPROVE INITIAL VEHICLE QUALITY DURING PDI AND ALSO DURING DELIVERY TO YOUR CUSTOMER
Associated Products (16)Associated 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 - September 23, 2015•Document ID: 10089053Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD115
- Date Added:
- January 18, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TRIM CAP REPLACEMENT (SA198) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TRIM CAP OF SOME 2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 24, 2015, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE DRIVERS SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10197337Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS115
- Date Added:
- June 14, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryService Action: Exterior Door Handle Trim Cap Replacement (SA198)
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10074740Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-115
- Date Added:
- June 22, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)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
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 31, 2015•Document ID: 10089620Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS422
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ABS HECU REPLACEMENT DUE TO HESITATION CONCERNS - WHEN ADDRESSING CUSTOMER CONCERNS REGARDING HESITATION FROM THE VEHICLE ON HARD ACCELERATION, TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO VERIFY THE CONCERN. PRIOR TO TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ELIMINATE COMMON ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) TRIGGER FACTORS SUCH AS EXCESSIVE OR UNEVENLY WORN TIRES AND SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. IF DURING HARD ACCELERATION TESTING THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH AND ABNORMAL HESITATION IS EXPERIENCED, REPLACE THE ABS HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) WITH A MODULE CONTAINING THE LATEST S/W VERSION. NOTE: ALWAYS VERIFY LATEST APPLICABLE P/N INFORMATION USING EPC.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 16, 2015•Document ID: 10089668Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- QASC122
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC122 UNDERBODY ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - July 16, 2015•Document ID: 10089663Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OWNERSC122OPTIMA
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC122) - DEAR KIA OPTIMA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO ADD ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE UNDERBODY OF ALL 2006-2010 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 16, 2015•Document ID: 10089662Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DEALERPSMSC122
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC122) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE TO ADD ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE UNDERBODY OF ALL 2006-2011 MY RIO, 2004-2009 MY SPECTRA, 2006-2010 MY OPTIMA, 2010-2013 MY SOUL, AND 2007-2010 MY RONDO VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONE OF THE 21 SALT BELT STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED. THE 21 SALT-BELT STATES ARE: CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV. IN ADDITION TO THE SALT BELT STATES, THE FOLLOWING STATES HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY RAISED THEIR USE OF ROAD SALT IN RECENT YEARS AND ARE ALSO PART OF THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: KS, KY, NE, ND, SD, UT, AND AK.
Associated Products (22)Associated Documents - July 16, 2015•Document ID: 10089642Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DEALERPSC122
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC122) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE, TO ADD ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE UNDERBODY OF ALL 2006-2011 MY RIO, 2004-2009 MY SPECTRA, 2006-2010 MY OPTIMA, 2010-2013 MY SOUL, AND 2007-2010 MY RONDO VEHICLES ORIGINALLY RETAILED AND/OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONE OF THE STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED.
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - July 16, 2015•Document ID: 10089618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBSC122
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC122) - TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, KIA IS LAUNCHING THIS BULLETIN TO APPLY ADDITIONAL ANTICORROSION PROTECTION TO VARIOUS VEHICLE UNDERBODY COMPONENTS OF SOME 2010~2013MY SOUL (AM), 2004~2009MY SPECTRA (LD), 2006~2010MY OPTIMA (MG), 2006~2011MY RIO (JB) AND 2007~2010MY RONDO (UN) VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY RETAILED OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS HEAVILY USED. THE STATES ARE: CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV KS, KY, NE, ND, SD, UT, AND AK. KIA BELIEVES THAT SUCH ADDITIONAL PROTECTION CAN BE HELPFUL, ESPECIALLY IN VERY HIGH MILEAGE SITUATIONS. PLEASE REMIND ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR OWNERS MANUAL, AS SHOWN BELOW, TO REGULARLY HAVE THE UNDERBODY OF THEIR VEHICLES WASHED WHEN ROAD SALT IS BEING USED IN THEIR AREA."
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - July 14, 2015•Document ID: 10089615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE090
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: C STATE ERROR MESSAGE ON VERSION 8.5 MAP UPDATE - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES AN SD CARD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR CUSTOMERS THAT HAVE A SPECIFIC ERROR DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT (SHOWN BELOW) AFTER PURCHASING AND INSTALLING A VERSION 8.5 MAP UPDATE SD CARD. A TOTAL OF 129 AFFECTED SD CARDS WERE PURCHASED BY CUSTOMERS THROUGH KIA DEALERS, FROM JANUARY 1ST TO MAY 11TH, 2015.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10089617Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG147
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC1501) - 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, GDS/KDS SCREENSHOTS WILL ALLOW THE CAPTURE OF RELEVANT PARAMETERS.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10058534Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS-417
- Date Added:
- October 6, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION HAS NOT LEARNED CAUSING MISFIRE OF ENGINE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO COME IN DASH. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
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