Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2016)
293 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 27, 2021•Document ID: 10186041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R1
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES - 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 information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2019MY vehicles (refer to table below for applicable model and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (32)2019 Kia Soul2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Soul+ 12 moreAssociated Documents - January 12, 2021•Document ID: 10186044Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE049
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: AIR FILTER AND NVLD REPLACEMENT (SA447) - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an evaporative leak test and replace the Fuel Tank Air Filter, and, if necessary, the Natural Vacuum Leak Detector (NVLD) on some 11-16MY Kia vehicles listed in the table below, which may experience an evaporative leak concern with DTC P0456.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 16, 2020•Document ID: 10185033Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA083
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the table below, equipped with the 7 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which might exhibit clutch judder when accelerating from a stop. If the vehicle body vibrates without the steering wheel shuddering when performing creep driving test (driving the vehicle up to 3mph), the vehicle is exhibiting clutch judder. The creep test can be conducted by driving at a speed slower than 5 mph after releasing the brake.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - November 25, 2020•Document ID: 10183333Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R6
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - 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 information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - November 12, 2020•Document ID: 10183312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802YZ_TSB_R4
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - 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 information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802 Rev 10, 03/16/2020) titled âÂÂKnock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvementâ equipped w/THETA II engine. 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 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - November 4, 2020•Document ID: 10183332Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R5
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - 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 information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - October 7, 2020•Document ID: 10182529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS663
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside environment conditions (such as sunlight glare, heavy rain, sunlight, snow, fog and/or substance/debris) causing a temporary concern. This stops operation causing Warning Lamp ON and/or Pop-up Message displayed on the cluster. This is a normal operation of the ADAS and once environment conditions improve and/or substance/debris are removed, the system will clear itself and operate normally.
Associated Products (46)2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia Rio2021 Kia Sedona2021 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Telluride2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Sedona2020 Kia Sorento2020 Kia Soul2020 Kia Sportage2020 Kia Stinger2020 Kia Telluride2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Forte+ 26 moreAssociated Documents - October 6, 2020•Document ID: 10181986Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS299_R4
- Date Added:
- November 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - 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. When servicing windshield wipers on the below listed vehicles, including during PDI, ensure to raise the wiper arms to a vertical position to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood.
Associated Products (29)2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia K52021 Kia K9002021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Telluride2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia K9002020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Stinger2020 Kia Telluride2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Forte2019 Kia K9002019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Stinger2018 Kia Cadenza2018 Kia Forte+ 9 moreAssociated Documents - August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179255Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS675
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - August 7, 2020•Document ID: 10179256Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA098_R3
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - 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 repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a "honking" (Hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - August 4, 2020•Document ID: 10179250Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802_TSB_R12
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT - TSB_PI1802_R2 - Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement - 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 information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - July 27, 2020•Document ID: 10177751Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG219
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177731Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802YZ_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev3) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802 Rev 10, 03/16/2020) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement".
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - June 17, 2020•Document ID: 10177046Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD208
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a partial repair on the trunk latch base sub assembly on the certain Forte, Rio and Optima vehicles, which may exhibit a difficult-to-close/latch concern with the trunk lid.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - June 9, 2020•Document ID: 10177730Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802YZ_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev2) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802 Rev 10, 03/16/2020) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement".
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - June 4, 2020•Document ID: 10176911Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802_TSB_R11
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - June 3, 2020•Document ID: 10176918Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CLI049
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin provides information regarding partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV/EV), Soul (PS EV) and Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV) vehicles.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - May 26, 2020•Document ID: 10176068Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS608_R1
- Date Added:
- June 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: UPDATED SPARK PLUG FOR 2.0T THETA-II - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the updated spark plug for vehicles listed below, equipped with 2.0T Theta-II engines, which may not yet be available in the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC). If not available, the updated spark plug must be ordered manually. This updated spark plug has been improved with the thread shoulder lengthened to enhance protection of the insulator from combustion heat.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174518Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG205_C
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ.
Associated Products (23)2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - April 24, 2020•Document ID: 10174693Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA091_R2
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some models listed below, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped. This condition is caused by a worn lining on the steering gear box yoke assembly.
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