Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2014)

353 manufacturer communications on file.

August 12, 2016•Document ID: 10090089
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
CS1604OWNER
Date Added:
February 1, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
OWNER LETTER: CS1604 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION/WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - DEAR KIA OPTIMA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF A KIA OPTIMA VEHICLE. BECAUSE KIA VALUES YOU AS OUR CUSTOMER, WE ARE CONDUCTING A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION/WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM REGARDING THE MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (MDPS) UNIT IN ALL 2011-2013 MY AND SOME 2014 MY OPTIMA VEHICLES.
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2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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August 12, 2016•Document ID: 10090088
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
CS1604FORM
Date Added:
February 1, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM: CS1604 - 2011-2013 AND SOME 2014 MY OPTIMA VEHICLES MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (MDPS) CUSTOMER SATISFACTION/WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - IF YOU HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING IN THE MDPS REPLACED, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SOME OR ALL OF THAT EXPENSE. MAIL THIS COMPLETED REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM TO KIA, ALONG WITH DOCUMENTATION SPECIFIED BELOW, FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., P.O. BOX 52410, IRVINE, CA 92619-2410
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2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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August 12, 2016•Document ID: 10090085
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
CS1604DEALERPSM
Date Added:
February 1, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: CS1604 - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM REGARDING THE MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (MDPS) ON ALL 2011-2013 MY AND SOME 2014 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES. THE MDPS UNIT MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, ESPECIALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. KIAS ANALYSIS HAS IDENTIFIED THAT THIS CONDITION OCCURS MAINLY IN EXTREMELY HIGH HUMIDITY STATES ADJACENT TO WARM OCEAN WATERS DUE TO THE WEAR OF THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING IN THE MDPS, AFTER EXTENDED USAGE OVER YEARS. THE EXTREMELY HIGH HUMIDITY STATES ADJACENT TO WARM OCEAN WATERS INCLUDE: ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS. FOR VEHICLES SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN EXTREMELY HIGH HUMIDITY STATES ADJACENT TO WARM OCEAN WATERS, THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE IF IT HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. FOR VEHICLES SOLD OR REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING IN THE MDPS FROM 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE FIRST DATE OF SERVICE IN ORDER TO ENSURE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
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2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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August 12, 2016•Document ID: 10090052
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
CS1604DEALERP
Date Added:
February 1, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: CS1604 - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM REGARDING THE MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (MDPS) ON ALL 2011-2013 MY AND SOME 2014 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES. THE MDPS UNIT MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, ESPECIALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. KIAS ANALYSIS HAS IDENTIFIED THAT THIS CONDITION OCCURS MAINLY IN EXTREMELY HIGH HUMIDITY STATES ADJACENT TO WARM OCEAN WATERS DUE TO THE WEAR OF THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING IN THE MDPS, AFTER EXTENDED USAGE OVER YEARS. THE EXTREMELY HIGH HUMIDITY STATES ADJACENT TO WARM OCEAN WATERS INCLUDE: ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS. FOR VEHICLES SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN EXTREMELY HIGH HUMIDITY STATES ADJACENT TO WARM OCEAN WATERS, THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE IF IT HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. FOR VEHICLES SOLD OR REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING IN THE MDPS FROM 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE FIRST DATE OF SERVICE IN ORDER TO ENSURE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
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2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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August 2, 2016•Document ID: 10089609
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD143
Date Added:
January 26, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
"TSB: COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL FOAM GASKETS IN BOTH REAR TAIL LAMPS ON 2014-2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, WHEN EITHER OF THE LAMP HOUSINGS MAY INDICATE WATER INSIDE. ON SOME 2014-2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT WATER DROPLETS FORMING INSIDE THE REAR TAIL LAMP HOUSING FOLLOWING A RAINSTORM OR AFTER WASHING THEIR VEHICLE. THESE WATER DROPLETS ARE MORE VISIBLE AT NIGHT AND THE QUANTITY OF WATER PRESENT IS MORE THAN JUST A THIN FILM OF CONDENSATION, WHICH MAY NOT EASILY EVAPORATE. THIS CONCERN IS CAUSED BY A GAP BETWEEN THE TAIL LAMP HOUSING SEAL AND VEHICLE BODY, WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO INFILTRATE INTO THE TAIL LAMP. TO RESOLVE THIS CONCERN, ORDER ADDITIONAL FOAM GASKETS AND INSTALL THEM BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LAMPS AND THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, AS OUTLINED BELOW. TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF BOTH SIDES (LEFT AND RIGHT) OF THE VEHICLE, EVEN WHEN ONLY ONE SIDE IS AFFECTED. "
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2015 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Optima
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June 30, 2016•Document ID: 10094572
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
WTY004BULLETINR1
Date Added:
March 10, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY004 - 2011-2014 MY OPTIMA (TF/QF) ENGINE SHORT BLOCK WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY004) - THIS WARRANTY BULLETIN PROVIDES 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 ALL 2011-2014 MY OPTIMA 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. THE PURPOSE OF THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION IS TO ADDRESS ISSUES WITH CONNECTING ROD AND BEARING WEAR THAT CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE. OPTIMA HYBRID VEHICLES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION.
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2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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June 29, 2016•Document ID: 10089301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG149
Date Added:
January 23, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 2.4 GDI MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0263/ P0266/ P0269/ P0272 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL INJECTORS IN SOME SORENTO (XMA) PRODUCED 12/17/2012~12/11/2014, OPTIMA (QF) PRODUCED 07/28/2013~10/02/2015, OPTIMA (TF) PRODUCED 09/09/2013~07/23/2015 2014~2015MY, AND SPORTAGE (SL) PRODUCED 09/01/2013~12/01/2014, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON ALONG WITH DTCS P0263, P0266, P0269 AND/OR P0272. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED INJECTOR TO CORRECT THE CONCERN.
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2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Sportage
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June 23, 2016•Document ID: 10089303
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE085R1
Date Added:
January 23, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE - MEDIA BUTTON INOPERATIVE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM OF SOME 2014~2015MY SPORTAGE (SL), FORTE (YD), OPTIMA (TF/QF), OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) AND SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE UVO MEDIA BUTTON.
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2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Sportage
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June 10, 2016•Document ID: 10094576
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
WTY004OWNER
Date Added:
March 10, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
OWNER LETTER: WTY004 - DEAR KIA OPTIMA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING YOU WITH HIGH QUALITY AND DEPENDABLE VEHICLES. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THESE STANDARDS, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE, TO ALL OWNERS, FOR THE ENGINES SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY ON 2011-2014 MODEL YEAR OPTIMA VEHICLES WITH 2.4L GDI OR 2.0L TURBO GDI TO 10 YEARS STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE OR 120,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THE SHORT BLOCK CONSISTS OF THE ENGINE BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS, CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS AND PISTONS. THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION ADDRESSES ISSUES WITH CONNECTING ROD WEAR WHICH RESULTS IN KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. THE KNOCKING NOISE INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AS THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES. IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN WITH A WORN CONNECTING ROD BEARING, THE BEARING CAN FAIL AND MAY RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE.
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2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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June 8, 2016•Document ID: 10089312
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE100R3
Date Added:
January 23, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP), AND 2014-2015(MY) OPTIMA (QT/TF) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION (VR). FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sedona 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
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June 6, 2016•Document ID: 10094575
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
WTY004FORM
Date Added:
March 10, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM: WTY004 - IF YOU HAVE PAID TO HAVE YOUR ENGINE REPAIRED/REPLACED DUE TO CONNECTING ROD FAILURE, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SOME OR ALL OF THAT EXPENSE. MAIL THIS COMPLETED REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM TO KIA, ALONG WITH DOCUMENTATION SPECIFIED BELOW, FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., P.O. BOX 52410, IRVINE, CA 92619-2410, 1-800-333-4542
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2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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June 6, 2016•Document ID: 10094573
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
WTY004DEALERPSM
Date Added:
March 10, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY004 - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY (ENGINE BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS, CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS AND PISTONS) ON ALL 2011-2014 MODEL YEAR OPTIMA 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 COMES FIRST, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE VEHICLE OWNER IS AN ORIGINAL OR SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE OWNER. THE PURPOSE OF THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION IS TO ADDRESS ISSUES WITH CONNECTING ROD AND BEARING WEAR THAT CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE. OPTIMA HYBRID VEHICLES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM.
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2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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May 10, 2016•Document ID: 10183610
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_TRA059
Date Added:
December 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HCU/TCU UPGRADE - FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS -This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) of some 2011-2016 MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles after replacement of the transmission with improved 100 mesh solonoid filters has taken place. To apply the improved logic, the HCU/TCU should be reprogrammed using the GDS/KDS download, as described in this bulletin.
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2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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May 10, 2016•Document ID: 10089421
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA059
Date Added:
January 24, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
HCU/TCU UPGRADE - FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS -THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF THE HYBRID CONTROL UNIT (HCU) AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCU) OF SOME 2011-2016 MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION WITH IMPROVED 100 MESH SOLONOID FILTERS HAS TAKEN PLACE. TO APPLY THE IMPROVED LOGIC, THE HCU/TCU SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN.
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2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10183433
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE100R2
Date Added:
December 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014~2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF/QF), Forte (YD) and Sportage (SL) vehicles to address "Incoming ring volume too loud" complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition.
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
Associated Documents
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April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10079901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE-100R2
Date Added:
September 13, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION. FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sedona 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
Associated Documents
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April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
PS443
Date Added:
December 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
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2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Forte Koup 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage+ 107 more
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March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10091949
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB ELE100_SA222
Date Added:
February 16, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014 MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY, VOICE RECOGNITION, AND TO IMPROVE "INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD" COMPLAINTS ON CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE).
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2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
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March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10091946
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB ELE101_SA223
Date Added:
February 16, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2014 MY SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (TF/QF), SORENTO (XMA), SPORTAGE (SL), RIO (UB), AND FORTE (YD) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY, PHONEBOOK DOWNLOAD, AUDIO STREAMING, AND CALL HISTORY DOWNLOAD.
Associated Products (6)
2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Rio 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
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March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10091945
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB CHA067
Date Added:
February 16, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN IBAU (INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2014-2016 MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2013 THROUGH JULY 22, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH DTC C1356 AND NO DRIVABILITY CONCERNS. TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN, REPROGRAM THE IBAU USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN.
Associated Products (3)
2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Optima
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