Kia Optima Service Bulletins
803 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060303Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 103
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060137Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 137
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)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 - July 16, 2013•Document ID: 10090617Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS251
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR OPTIMA - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES NEW ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES DUE TO A MODIFICATION TO THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION.
Associated Products (3)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 14, 2013•Document ID: 10090481Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD098
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: OPTIMA RIGHT HAND FENDER SPLIT REPAIR PROCEDURE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO SOME 2013MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM MAY 17, 2013 TO MAY 18, 2013, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A SPLIT IN THE METAL ON THE INNER PORTION OF THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FENDER.
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. #:
- TSBBOD095
- Date Added:
- February 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WHEN THE WASHER FUNCTION IS USED. LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CAN BE CAUSED BY FOREIGN DEBRIS ON THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER AND PERFORM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR FLUSHING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB.
Associated Products (52)2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Rio2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Soul2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Borrego2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Rio2012 Kia Sedona2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Soul2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Rio2011 Kia Sedona2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Soul2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Optima+ 32 moreAssociated Documents - March 6, 2013•Document ID: 10090806Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- 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 - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10090742Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG128
- Date Added:
- February 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: PCSV INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA142) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PCSV (PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE) ON SOME 2012MY OPTIMA HYBRID VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 TO NOVEMBER 18, 2012.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060254Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS268
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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