Kia Optima Service Bulletins
803 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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 20, 2020•Document ID: 10183314Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS567_R2
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: DTC P0456/P0442 WITH FUEL PUMP SEAL DAMAGE - 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 Pitstop provides information regarding DTC P0456/P0442 (Evaporative Emissions System (Very) Small Leak Detected) or fuel smell on some 2017-2018MY Cadenza (YG) vehicles and some Optima Hybrid (JF HEV) vehicles, produced before August 16, 2017.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 12, 2020•Document ID: 10183313Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803YZ_TSB_R4
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/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 (PI1803, Rev 10, 03/16/2020) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement" 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 (10)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 - September 24, 2020•Document ID: 10180656Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE209
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (34)Associated 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 - August 3, 2020•Document ID: 10177945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_TSB
- Date Added:
- August 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION AND EVAP LEAKAGE TEST (SC189) - This bulletin provides information on the installation of an auxiliary EVAP canister on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.4L GDI engines, produced from August 12, 2010 through July 23, 2015. This is to improve evaporative system performance and ensure compliance with Federal and California emission regulation standards.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 31, 2020•Document ID: 10177742Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_OWNR
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Owner Notification Letter - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an auxiliary evaporative canister in your vehicle to ensure the evaporative canister is not releasing excessive pollutants into the air.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177744Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_QA
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Questions and Answers
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177743Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_POC
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Proof of Completion Card
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177741Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_Label
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Completion Label
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177740Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Memo - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative system performance on certain 2011-2015 MY Kia Optima vehicles equipped with the 2.4-liter engine manufactured from August 12, 2010 through July 23, 2015. Kia has become aware of some 2011-2015 Optima vehicles that may have been produced with evaporative canisters that can cause the vehicle to release air pollutants, which exceed Federal and California emissions standards.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177739Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_DP
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Dealer Principal Memo - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative system performance on certain 2011-2015 MY Kia Optima vehicles equipped with the 2.4-liter engine manufactured from August 12, 2010 through July 23, 2015. Kia has become aware of some 2011-2015 MY Optima vehicles that may have been produced with evaporative canisters that can cause the vehicle to release air pollutants that exceed Federal and California emissions standards.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents