Kia Optima Service Bulletins
803 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 8, 2016•Document ID: 10091953Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB SC128
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER BOX AND/OR THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER OF SOME 2016 MY KIA OPTIMA (JFA) 2.0L TURBO (ULEV - 50 STATE EMISSIONS) AND THE 2.4 L GDI (SULEV VEHICLES - CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS), PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2016. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE WRONG AIR CLEANER AND/OR EVAPORATIVE CANISTER. KIA IS RECALLING THESE VEHICLES TO CORRECT THE MISBUILD BY INSTALLING THE PROPER COMPONENTS, AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED. PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE TABLE IN THE BULLETIN TO IDENTIFY WHICH COMPONENTS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT BY ENGINE TYPE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 8, 2016•Document ID: 10089487Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- QASC128
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SC128) 2016 MY KIA OPTIMA IMPROPER EMISSIONS PARTS INSTALLED VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN Q AND A"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 8, 2016•Document ID: 10089483Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DEALERPSMSC128
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC128) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN (SC128) ON CERTAIN 2016 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE 2.0 L TURBO ENGINE (ULEV 50 STATE EMISSIONS), OR THE 2.4 L GDI (SULEV CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS) ENGINE, AND PRODUCED FROM JOB 1 THROUGH JANUARY 15. 2016. SOME OF THE 2.0L TURBO ENGINE MODELS WERE BUILT WITH THE AIR CLEANER AND EVAPORATIVE CANISTER FOR THE 2.4L SULEV MODEL AND SOME OF THE 2.4L SULEV VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE WRONG AIR CLEANER. KIA IS RECALLING THESE VEHICLES TO CORRECT THE MISBUILD BY INSTALLING THE PROPER COMPONENTS AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 8, 2016•Document ID: 10089482Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DEALERPSC128
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC128) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN (SC128) ON CERTAIN 2016 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE 2.0 L TURBO ENGINE (ULEV 50 STATE EMISSIONS), OR THE 2.4 L GDI SULEV CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS) ENGINE. SOME OF THE 2.0L TURBO ENGINE MODELS WERE BUILT WITH THE AIR CLEANER AND EVAPORATIVE CANISTER FOR THE 2.4L SULEV MODEL AND SOME OF THE 2.4L SULEV VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE WRONG AIR CLEANER. KIA IS RECALLING THESE VEHICLES TO CORRECT THE MISBUILD BY INSTALLING THE PROPER COMPONENTS AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 8, 2016•Document ID: 10089472Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBSC128
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL: 2016MY OPTIMA IMPROPER EMISSIONS PARTS INSTALLED VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL (SC 128) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER BOX AND/OR THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER OF SOME 2016MY KIA OPTIMA (JFA) 2.0L TURBO (ULEV 50 STATE EMISSIONS) AND 2.4L GDI (SULEV VEHICLES CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS), PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2016. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE WRONG AIR CLEANER AND/OR EVAPORATIVE CANISTER. KIA IS RECALLING THESE VEHICLES TO CORRECT THE MISBUILD BY INSTALLING THE PROPER COMPONENTS, AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED. PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW TO IDENTIFY WHICH COMPONENTS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT BY ENGINE TYPE. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 29, 2016•Document ID: 10080020Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-0921-R1
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB / SIRIUS AUDIO MUTES (DROPS OUT) INTERMITTENTLY IN OPEN SPACES - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SHARK-FIN STYLE ROOF ANTENNA OF SOME 2014~2016MY SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2015, AND SOME 2014~2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1, 2013 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT SIRIUS AUDIO RECEPTION CONCERNS (SEE SAMPLE COMPLAINTS BELOW). FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO REPLACE THE ROOF ANTENNA AND CORRECT THE CONCERN.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 18, 2016•Document ID: 10079962Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-098-R2
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT (SA211) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE BASE AUDIO HEAD UNIT OF SOME 2016MY OPTIMA (JFA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM SOP THROUGH NOVEMBER 10, 2015 WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A HEAD UNIT SCREEN THAT DOES NOT DISPLAY AN IMAGE (BLACK SCREEN) IN COLD WEATHER. TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION, KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 29, 2016•Document ID: 10080084Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-077-R1
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPLACE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA OF SOME KIA VEHICLES (SEE TABLE ON PG. 6 FOR SPECIFIC MODELS AND PRODUCTION DATES) WHICH MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE IMAGE QUALITY FROM THE REAR VIEW CAMERA. DIAGNOSE THE CONCERNS USING THE INFORMATION IN THIS BULLETIN AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA WITH AN IMPROVED PART BY FOLLOWING THE APPLICABLE SERVICE PROCEDURE ON KGIS.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD-128
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (SA217) - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR OF SOME 2013MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2013 ~ MARCH 14, 2013, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERABLE FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW TO REPLACE THE FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR WITH AN IMPROVED PART AND RESOLVE THE CONCERN. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 29, 2016•Document ID: 10080061Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD-120
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: DOOR MODULE REPLACEMENT (SA218) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE RIGHT FRONT DOOR MODULE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 2014~2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM MARCH 1, 2014 THROUGH JULY 31, 2014, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 20, 2016•Document ID: 10080087Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CHA-060
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECM UPGRADE - STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE MDPS ECU SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2011 ~ 2014MY OPTIMA (TF/QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH JULY 27, 2014, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A NOTCHY FEEL IN THE STEERING WHEEL. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE EVALUATED USING THE MDPS EFFORT MEASUREMENT S/W, DETAILED IN THE ATTACHED REPAIR PROCEDURE, TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN IMPROVED STEERING LOGIC SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN THE MDPS ECU, OR IF AN MDPS COLUMN REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE UPDATED MDPS ECU REFLASH APPLIES TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, OR WHETHER IT HAS ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 15, 2016•Document ID: 10080097Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-082-R2
- Date Added:
- September 15, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2013MY SOUL (AM), OPTIMA (TF/QF), SORENTO (XMA) AND FORTE (TD) VEHICLES, TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 15, 2016•Document ID: 10080096Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-080-R2
- Date Added:
- September 15, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AVN SYSTEM UPGRADE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2013MY OPTIMA (TF/QF) AND SOME 2013MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 15, 2016•Document ID: 10080095Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-081-R2
- Date Added:
- September 15, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2013MY SOUL (AM), SORENTO (XM), OPTIMA (TF/QF), RIO (UB) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 16, 2015•Document ID: 10088705Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA061
- Date Added:
- January 13, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: TMPS REPLACEMENT (SA213) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO CHECK OR REPLACE THE TPMS SENSORS FOR SOME 2016MY OPTIMA (JFA) AND 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 7TH, 2015 WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE TPMS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE CLUSTER, WITH DTC C131200, C131300, C131400, AND/OR C131500, EVEN WHEN THE INFLATION PRESSURE IN THE TIRE IS CORRECT. TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION, KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS ON PAGE 8.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 25, 2015•Document ID: 10088765Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBFUE032
- Date Added:
- January 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: INACCURATE READING FROM FUEL GAUGE (SA 212) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT FUEL GAUGE LEVEL INDICATOR ON SOME 2016MY OPTIMA (JFA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2015 WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 20, 2015•Document ID: 10088824Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS440
- Date Added:
- January 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOPTIMA (JFA) - FRONT LICENSE PLATE INSTALLATION - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT LICENSE PLATE INSTALLATION ON 2016 MY OPTIMA (JFA).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 10, 2015•Document ID: 10088826Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS299R1
- Date Added:
- January 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE TO BE USED TO RAISE THE WIPER ARMS TO THE FULLY VERTICAL POSITION.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 29, 2015•Document ID: 10089042Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS438
- Date Added:
- January 18, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOPTIMA (JFA) - ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES THE ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2016MY OPTIMA (JFA). IN THE EVENT A WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS NEEDED, ENSURE YOUR ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT HAS THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS PROGRAMMED INTO THE PC DATABASE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 19, 2015•Document ID: 10088983Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBSST041
- Date Added:
- January 18, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA AUDIO HEAD UNITS USING A GDS, AND NOW, THE SAME FUNCTIONALITY IS AVAILABLE ON KDS. SOME TECHNICIANS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE BENEFITS THE AUM TOOL HAS TO OFFER. THE AUM ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR MULTIPLE USB FLASH DRIVES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS AND APPLICATIONS WHICH, IF MISAPPLIED, MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPER AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE AND/OR LOCKED UP HEAD UNIT. ADDITIONALLY, FIELD REPORTS HAVE INDICATED THAT USB DRIVES FOR AUDIO UPDATES ARE EASILY LOST OR MISPLACED.
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