Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2015)
268 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 27, 2015•Document ID: 10092099Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS392
- Date Added:
- February 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: INTERMITTENT NO START IN COLD TEMPERATURES WITH CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE ON CLUSTER - ON SOME OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, A CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT NO START CONCERN, ON COLD START-UP AND IN COOLER TEMPERATURES. THIS CONCERN MAY ALSO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLAINT OF THE CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE (A) APPEARING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) SYSTEM) ALONG WITH A LACK OF PARK (P) INDICATION IN THE CLUSTER (B). THIS CONCERN MAY BE RELATED TO AN INTERNAL CONNECTION/CONTACT CONCERN IN THE INHIBITOR SWITCH (C) AND WILL BE DIFFICULT TO DUPLICATE IN A WARM SHOP ENVIRONMENT.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 6, 2015•Document ID: 10092104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS387
- Date Added:
- February 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEADUNIT AND SD CARD COMPATIBILITY - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES BETWEEN NAVIGATION HEAD UNITS AND SD CARDS WHEN REPLACING HEAD UNITS FOR MULTIMEDIA ISSUES. IF AFTER REPLACING A NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT THE ORIGINAL SD CARD DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE:
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS373R1
- Date Added:
- January 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: MODE SWITCHES FROM SIRIUSXM® OR FM TO AM - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) RELATING TO: * MODE SWITCHES TO AM (USUALLY FROM SIRIUSXM® , FM, CD, OTHER MEDIA MODE OR FROM NAVIGATION) AFTER STARTUP. * PREPARING SIRIUS IS SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY PRIOR TO THE UNIT SWITCHING TO AM. * ISSUE BEGAN AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR (AFTER JANUARY 1ST, 2015).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - December 15, 2014•Document ID: 10090207Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS364
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: WATER LEAK/CONDENSATION IN REAR OUTER TAIL LAMP(S) - ON SOME 2014~2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT WATER DROPLETS FORMING INSIDE THE REAR TAIL LAMP LENSES 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 GASKET AND VEHICLE BODY WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO INFILTRATE INTO THE TAIL LAMP. TO RESOLVE THIS CONCERN, ORDER ADDITIONAL FOAM GASKETS (ONE ADDITIONAL PER SIDE) AND INSTALL THEM BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LAMPS AND THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, AS OUTLINED BELOW.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060186Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS364
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 3, 2014•Document ID: 10109796Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE070
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB:SERVICE ACTION: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA172) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some Sedona (YP), Soul (PS) and Optima (QF) vehicles to resolve concerns related to no sound coming from the head unit after ending a Bluetooth call.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060127Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 070
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109784Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CLI017R4
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS - The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. Both the motor and compressor are in one housing with a mix of refrigerant and oil flowing through both sections. Because the oil flows through the motor windings, it must have a high electrical resistivity (low conductivity).
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 7, 2014•Document ID: 10109787Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN057
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR SMART KEY FOB SYSTEMS AND START/STOP BUTTONS - This bulletin provides information related to the Smart Key Systems on vehicles equipped with A/T (automatic transaxle) and Start/Stop Buttons (SSB).
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - September 18, 2014•Document ID: 10109759Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG143R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND BOLT REPLACEMENT (SA170) - This bulletin provides the information to replace the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft bolt on some 2015MY Optima (QF) and 2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from June 30, 2014 through July 14, 2014 and equipped with 2.4L Theta engines.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 4, 2014•Document ID: 10109761Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS339
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: REMOTE START SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC HOTLINE - When diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable Hotline contact information and business hours.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2014•Document ID: 10056507Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-143REV1
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2014
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: INFORMATION ON REPLACING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT BOLT, ON SOME VEHICLES, THAT ARE EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK OR HAVE ENGINE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY DUE TO EXCESSIVE MATERIAL ON TIP OF CRANKSHAFT. MODEL 2015 OPTIMA, SORENTO. *PE UPDATED 03/27/15 *LJ
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 19, 2014•Document ID: 10109748Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS330
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: AVN 4.0 UVO eServices DEALER ENGINEERING MODE - When troubleshooting an AVN 4.0 head-unit, follow the procedure outlined below to access the Dealer Engineering mode and perform various eServices related maintenance functions.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 11, 2014•Document ID: 10109751Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS338
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HEATER BLOWING COLD AIR WHILE IN EV MODE - When diagnosing a concern related to the heater intermittently blowing cold air while in EV mode, check the Electric Water Pump (EWP) for the A/C system (NOT the main cooling system EWP), located on the rear of the transmission (A), for proper operation. To test EWP operation, disconnect connector CHG31/C131 (B) and apply power and ground to the EWP.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 1, 2014•Document ID: 10109747Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS328
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HESITATION IN ELECTRIC AND GAS MODES - When diagnosing an Optima Hybrid with an off idle hesitation concern that can be duplicated, and no DTC(s) codes (active or history) are stored, access MCU > Current Data to check the status of the MCU warning flag.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060175Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS341
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 18, 2014•Document ID: 10109695Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS331
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ENABLING WI-FI ON UVO eServices W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION EQUIPPED VEHICLES (CUSTOMER GUIDE) - Along with the Download Center, and other new UVO features, comes the addition of Wi-Fi capability for the vehicle. Beginning with UVO eServices w/Premium Navigation equipped 2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, you can now connect your vehicle to a personal hotspot, such as a standalone MiFi device or a smartphone, when configured as a hotspot.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060169Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS331
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 25, 2014•Document ID: 10109673Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS327
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: RESETTING CYLINDER BALANCE ADAPTATION VALUES - When addressing a cylinder balance concern on a vehicle equipped with a 2.4L GDI engine, it is important to note that the DTC may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and resetting adaptive values. See this Article for information on resetting cylinder balance adaptation values.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 20, 2014•Document ID: 10109667Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN069
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: UVO eServices (AVN 4.0) ? TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS - In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers with some of the features in their recently purchased 2015MY Optima (QF) vehicle; Kia Motors America would like all dealership service personnel to be familiar with the technology highlights outlined in this TSB to help maximize owner satisfaction with their new Kia vehicle.
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