Kia Optima Service Bulletins
803 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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 - November 9, 2018•Document ID: 10152488Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803WX_TSB
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803) titled ?Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement?. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (?DTC?), P1326.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - November 8, 2018•Document ID: 10152487Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802WX_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIOENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 2, 09/24/2018) titled ?Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement?. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (?DTC?), P1326.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 8, 2018•Document ID: 10151905Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE153
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: POWER WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA354) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the main power window switch assembly on some 2019MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from May 22, 2018 through August 30, 2018, which may experience a non-functioning ?auto-up? window switch. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the main power window switch assembly.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 31, 2018•Document ID: 10147450Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_TSB
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - TSB - ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE - This document is the Technical Service Bulletin 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 (10)Associated Documents - October 31, 2018•Document ID: 10147434Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG195_R1
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU FREEZE FRAME DATA LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA360) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019MY Niro (DE P/HEV), produced from July 19, 2018 through September 17, 2018, and some 2019MY Optima (Plug-in) Hybrid (JF P/HEV) vehicles, produced from July 6, 2018 through September 12, 2018, to enhance the ECU?s Freeze Frame Data logic. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to apply the improved logic to the Engine system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function. For confirmation that the latest reflash has been applied to a vehicle you are working on, verify the ROM ID using the table on page 2 of this bulletin.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10147433Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG195
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU FREEZE FRAME DATA LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA360) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019MY Niro (DE P/HEV), produced from July 19, 2018 through September 17, 2018, and some 2019MY Optima (Plug-in) Hybrid (JF P/HEV) vehicles, produced from July 6, 2018 through September 12, 2018, to enhance the ECU?s Freeze Frame Data logic. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to apply the improved logic to the Engine system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function. For confirmation that the latest reflash has been applied to a vehicle you are working on, verify the ROM ID using the table on page 2 of this bulletin.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10147426Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_OWNER_OP
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on all 2011-2013 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (?GDI?) and 2.0L Turbocharged GDI (?T-GDI?) engines, and some 2014 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L GDI and 2.0L 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 (4)Associated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10147324Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DC_20181026
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER COMMUNICATION - RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, OCTOBER 26 2018 UPDATE - Dear Kia Retailer, We wrote to you in late August to provide you with an update regarding news reports regarding non-collision fires in Kia vehicles and NHTSA?s announcement of the opening of a Defect Petition for fire cases involving the 2011-14 Sorento and Optima vehicles. Since that time, we have been working cooperatively with NHTSA to analyze the safety performance of these and all Kia vehicles and added additional resources to quickly and effectively address any incidents. Recently, a non-profit consumer advocacy group called the Center for Automotive Safety (CAS) has asked for a recall of Kia vehicles for fire risk and members of the Senate Commerce Committee have asked Kia for additional information related to non-collision fires in Kia vehicles. These actions have generated additional media reports so we are providing you with additional information to assist you and your teams in addressing customer concerns.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 25, 2018•Document ID: 10147449Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_QA
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE - 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 (10)Associated Documents - October 25, 2018•Document ID: 10147425Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_DSM
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Attention: All Kia Dealer Service Managers, Kia is conducting a 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 (10)Associated Documents - October 25, 2018•Document ID: 10147424Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_DP
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals, Kia is conducting a 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 (10)Associated Documents - October 18, 2018•Document ID: 10147423Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802WX_TSB
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) - TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 2, 09/24/2018) titled ?Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement?. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (?DTC?), P1326.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 12, 2018•Document ID: 10147431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA092
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: BRAKE PEDAL STOPPER PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the brake pedal stopper pad on some 2012-2013MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2011 through September 27, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad may deteriorate over time, allowing the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. A deteriorated pad can result in the continuous illumination of the stop lamps. If the continuous illumination of the stop lamps is duplicated, follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the brake pedal stopper pad.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10147327Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS567_R1
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: DTC P0456/P0442 WITH FUEL PUMP SEAL DAMAGE - This Pitstop provides information regarding DTC P0456/P0442 (Evaporative Emissions System ? (Very) Small Leak Detected) or fuel smell on some 2017MY Cadenza (YG) vehicles, produced before August 7, 2017 and some Optima Hybrid (JF HEV) vehicles, produced before August 16, 2017. When addressing the concern with DTC P0456/P0442 and the vapor lines, fuel cap, and all other corresponding circuits are found to be within specifications, it may be necessary to inspect the fuel pump seal for damage. If this seal is found to be torn or split, replace the fuel pump seal by referring to the ?Engine Control / Fuel System ? Fuel Delivery System ? Low Pressure Fuel Pump ? Repair procedures? chapter in the applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 28, 2018•Document ID: 10145194Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY011_REIMB
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM (WTY011) - REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM - 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA BRAKE STOPPER PAD Kia New Vehicle Limited Warranty Extension
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 28, 2018•Document ID: 10145192Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY011_OWNER
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM (WTY011) - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. In order to maintain these standards, Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for the brake stopper pad on certain 2012-2013 MY Kia Optima vehicles from 5-years/60,000-miles to 15-years/unlimited-miles, starting from the date of first service. The material of the brake pedal stopper pad, which is located between the stop lamp switch and the brake pedal arm, may deteriorate over time allowing the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. A deteriorated pad can result in the continuous illumination of the stop lamps.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 26, 2018•Document ID: 10145193Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY011_QA
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM (WTY011) - Q & A - 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA BRAKE PEDAL STOPPER PAD NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION
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