Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2011)
283 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 9, 2013•Document ID: 10109706Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS280
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION - Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - October 2, 2013•Document ID: 10109702Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-FUE026
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 25, 2013•Document ID: 10116825Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS208R1
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TF/QF PANORAMA RESET/INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE - This article explains the instructions for resetting the "one-touch" open/close feature of the sunshade and/or panorama sunroof.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 5, 2013•Document ID: 10116824Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-FUE025
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE - MIL ON WITH DTC P0300 AND/OR P0301, P0302, P0303 AND P0304 (SA151) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2011-2012MY Optima (TF), produced from July 16 ,2010 to January 11, 2012, Optima (QF), produced from August 8, 2011 to January 23, 2012 and 2011-2012MY Sportage (SL), produced from September 3, 2010 to January 7, 2012 vehicles, equipped with a 2.0L Turbo engine, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated (MIL) with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTCs; P0300 and/or P0301, P0302, P0303 and P0304.To prevent and/or correct this condition, the ECM should be reprogrammed using the GDS download as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10054197Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-026
- Date Added:
- December 31, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO, CADENZA. *PE
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10053708Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-025
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: DUE TO SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCING AN ILLUMINATION MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED AND REPROGRAMMED WITH GDS DOWNLOADS TO PREVENT AND/OR CORRECT THIS SITUATION. MODELS 2011-2012 OPTIMA, SPORTAGE. *PE
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 30, 2013•Document ID: 10090623Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD102
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SEAT BACK COVER REMOVAL PROCEDURE - THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK COVERS ON OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XMA).
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 23, 2013•Document ID: 10090630Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS274
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ACU VARIANT CODING AFTER PARTS SUPERSESSION - KMA HAS RECEIVED REPORTS OF SOME 2011~13MY OPTIMA AND 2010~13MY FORTE VEHICLES NOT ACCEPTING THE VARIANT CODE LISTED ON KGIS, FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. IN SOME CASES, AN AIR BAG MODULE WITH A SUPERSEDED PART NUMBER MAY REQUIRE A DIFFERENT VARIANT CODE. KGIS IS BEING UPDATED IN PHASES AND WILL LIST BOTH VARIANT CODES (OLD AND NEW) IN CASE OF P/N SUPERSESSION.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 6, 2013•Document ID: 10090628Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:REAR; SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA040
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (SA150) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON SOME OPTIMA (TF), OPTIMA (QF) AND OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2011 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2012, THAT ARE IN STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED FOR DE-ICING IN THE WINTER MONTHS.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060314Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS274
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10053728Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM; SUSPENSION:REAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-040
- Date Added:
- November 20, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING SOME VEHICLES, IN STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT IS USED FOR DE-ICING AND NEED TO HAVE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED, THAT RESULTS IN CORROSION THAT CAUSES A KNOCKING OR CLUNKING NOISE. MODELS 2011-2012 OPTIMA. *PE
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 25, 2013•Document ID: 10090444Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG132R1
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECM UPGRADE - DRIVING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (VER.2) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A CONTROLLER SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR ALL 2011~2012MY OPTIMA HYBRID VEHICLES.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 21, 2013•Document ID: 10090443Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA034R1
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: OPTIMA VEHICLE TRACKING DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT SOME 2011MY OPTIMA VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 TO AUGUST 31, 2011 THAT MAY BE SENSITIVE TO ROAD CONDITIONS AND EXHIBIT A SLIGHT DRIFT TO THE LEFT, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON LONG STRAIGHT ROADS, AND LEAD TO CUSTOMER ANNOYANCE COMPLAINTS. THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES PROCEDURES TO HELP CORRECT THE DRIFT TO THE LEFT CONDITION.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060299Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 097
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 1, 2013•Document ID: 10052607Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-132
- Date Added:
- August 21, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: SOME VEHICLES REQUIRE A CONTROLLER SOFTWARE UPGRADE. VERIFY THE NECESSITY FOR THE UPGRADE PER THE TABLES IN THIS BULLETIN. *JS
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 29, 2013•Document ID: 10090431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA049
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS263
- Date Added:
- February 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: INTERMITTENT OPERATION FROM A/C OR HEATER DTC - P1237 - WHEN DIAGNOSING A CONCERN RELATING TO INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER OR THE HEATER, CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF DTC P1237 (ACTIVE AIR FLAP FEEDBACK VOLTAGE HIGH) IN THE ACTIVE AIR FLAP (AAF) SYSTEM.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10090169Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS237
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: FORCE-STARTING OPTIMA HYBRID ENGINE USING GDS: IF YOU ENCOUNTER AN OPTIMA HYBRID WITH A NO-START CONDITION, CHECK IF THE READY LAMP IS FLASHING IN THE CLUSTER AND VERIFY THE HYBRID BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) RANGES FROM 15% TO 20%. IF THESE CONDITIONS ARE PRESENT, A TECHNICIAN MAY USE GDS TO FORCE START THE ENGINE AND RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060230Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS237
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 25, 2013•Document ID: 10090604Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA047R1
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY BY MODEL - THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY FOR KIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW FOR A DETAILED LIST OF VEHICLE MODELS. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PARTS SUCH AS AXLE BOOTS, JOINTS AND HARDWARE FOR INNER JOINT ARE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR PARTS DEPARTMENT.
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