Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2016)
293 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 4, 2019•Document ID: 10152913Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084_R1
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - 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 and/or Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on the listed Kia models with a column mounted C-MDPS unit.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - December 20, 2018•Document ID: 10152904Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_TSB_R5
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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 (14)Associated Documents - December 12, 2018•Document ID: 10152903Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_TSB_R4
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - This TSB has been revised to include additional information. 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 (11)Associated Documents - December 4, 2018•Document ID: 10152902Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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 (8)Associated Documents - November 30, 2018•Document ID: 10152905Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_OWNER_OP
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on all 2016-2018 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (?GDI?) and 2.0L Turbocharged GDI (?T-GDI?) 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 (?ECU?).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 28, 2018•Document ID: 10151903Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA091
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some models listed below, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped. This condition is caused by a worn lining on the steering gear box yoke assembly. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly with updated parts.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - November 28, 2018•Document ID: 10151897Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS581
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HYBRID HV BATTERY SOC GAUGE (PS581) - This Pitstop provides information regarding the State of Charge (SOC) gauge on all Kia Hybrid P/HEV) vehicles. Normal operation of the HEV SOC gauge is between 40-60%. This is to allow for regeneration and degeneration of the HEV battery.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - November 21, 2018•Document ID: 10151904Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA095
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: FRONT STRUT FLANGE NUT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front strut flange nut on some 2016MY Optima (JF) vehicles, produced from February 2, 2016 through May 19, 2016, which may exhibit a noise coming from the front strut area while driving on uneven surfaces or a bumpy road. Diagnose the noise complaint and once confirmed to be emanating from the front strut area, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the front strut flange nut.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 16, 2018•Document ID: 10151902Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on the listed Kia models with a column mounted C-MDPS unit. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 19, 2018•Document ID: 10145150Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS299_R3
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position in order to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood. It is important to note that the wipers on these vehicles are recessed under the hood to provide better appearance and reduced wind noise characteristics. This procedure applies to both key start and SMK type ignition systems.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - September 10, 2018•Document ID: 10145163Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC152_OWNER_TFE
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryEMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Optima Hybrid Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 2016, and some 2017 MY Optima Hybrid vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 6, 2018•Document ID: 10145164Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC152_QA
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - SC152 ? VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 6, 2018•Document ID: 10145161Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC152_DSM
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryEMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 2016, and some 2017 MY Optima Hybrid vehicles produced from July 24, 2014 through June 12, 2017, and on some 2018 MY Stinger rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.0-T engines, produced from September 29, 2017 through November 20, 2017. An incorrect VECI label was installed during the production of these vehicles. The VECI label is extremely important when performing maintenance, emissions inspection, or ordering engine and engine management related parts. It also contains the code that tells a testing facility which test to perform to ensure the vehicle is tested to the correct emission standard.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 6, 2018•Document ID: 10145160Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC152_DP
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryEMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 2016, and some 2017 MY Optima Hybrid vehicles produced from July 24, 2014 through June 12, 2017, and on some 2018 MY Stinger rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.0-T engines, produced from September 29, 2017 through November 20, 2017. An incorrect VECI label was installed during the production of these vehicles. The VECI label is extremely important when performing maintenance, emissions inspection, or ordering engine and engine management related parts. It also contains the code that tells a testing facility which test to perform to ensure the vehicle is tested to the correct emission standard.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 16, 2018•Document ID: 10144232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE151
- Date Added:
- September 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through July 22, 2015, to match the new generation high voltage (HV) battery assemblies.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 30, 2018•Document ID: 10143403Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS299_R2
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY~ K900 (KH), 2016MY~ Optima (JFa/JF), and 2018MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position in order to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood. It is important to note that the wipers on these vehicles are recessed under the hood to provide better appearance and reduced wind noise characteristics.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 25, 2018•Document ID: 10143474Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_QA
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQ & A - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - July 16, 2018•Document ID: 10143472Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_DSM
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - July 16, 2018•Document ID: 10143471Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_DP
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer principal of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - May 17, 2018•Document ID: 10142244Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE147
- Date Added:
- June 25, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1B70 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through July 22, 2015, which may experience a malfunction indicator light (MIL) illumination with DTC P1B70 even though there is no actual malfunction.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents