Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2014)

353 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 14, 2017•Document ID: 10115238

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PT20201-0002R3

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PARTS BULLLETIN: 20201-0002 (Revision 3.1) - This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles.

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• July 10, 2017•Document ID: 10115245

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTYCS201609RETIR

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2016-09 - RETIRED FOR CERTAIN OPTIMA MODEL VEHICLES. SEE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2017-01. FOR OTHER OPTIMA MODELS, SEE WTY BULLETIN2017-09 (SC147)

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• July 7, 2017•Document ID: 10115246

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTYCS201701

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN: 2017-01 - 2014 MY OPTIMA (TF) ENGINE SHORT BLOCK WARRANTY EXTENSION - The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information related to the extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the Engine Short Block Assembly (engine block, crankshaft and bearings, connecting rods and bearings and pistons) on certain 2014 MY Optima (TF) vehicles with 2.4L GDI or 2.0L Turbo GDI engine to 10 years starting from the date of first service or 120,000 miles whichever occurs first, regardless of whether the vehicle owner is an original or subsequent vehicle owner.

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  2014 Kia Optima
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• June 30, 2017•Document ID: 10116114

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBELE061CLOSED

  Date Added:

  August 25, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB CLOSED: SERVICE ACTION: SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XM) NAVIGATION SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA161) - ELE061 / SA161 CLOSED

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• June 27, 2017•Document ID: 10116101

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS474

  Date Added:

  August 25, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.

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• May 11, 2017•Document ID: 10109867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBTRA059R2

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB:HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS - This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) of some 2011~2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) after replacement of the transmission with improved 100 mesh solenoids has taken place. To apply the improved logic, the HCU/TCU should be reprogrammed using the GDS/KDS download, as described in this bulletin.

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• May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10109857

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LANE DEPARTURE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS464R1

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP: NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT - This Pitstop provides information relating to 2014-2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which may exhibit a ?Check BSD System? message and no communication with the BSD system after collision repairs. This concern is commonly caused by the rear bumper harness installed backwards.

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• April 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109835

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-CLI026R1

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: A/C EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING EXTENDED DRIVE - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the evaporator temperature sensor of some 2011-2014MY Optima (TF/QF) and 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles ONLY (see production dates on Page 3), which may experience freezing of condensation on the evaporator core and the following A/C performance related concerns below. Do NOT refer to this bulletin or the resistance specifications listed in this bulletin for ANY other models.

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• April 19, 2017•Document ID: 10109834

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-CHA072R2

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (CS1604) - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) on some 2011-2014 MY Optima (QF/TF/TFH) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2010 to December 18, 2013. The MDPS unit may experience noise when turning the steering wheel left or right, especially while the vehicle is stopped. Kia?s analysis has identified that this condition occurs mainly in extremely high humidity states adjacent to warm ocean waters due to the wear of the flexible coupling in the MDPS, after extended usage over years. The extremely high humidity states adjacent to warm ocean waters include: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. For vehicles sold or currently registered in extremely high humidity states adjacent to warm ocean waters, replace the flexible coupling with a new one if it has not been previously replaced under warranty. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of the affected VINs. For vehicles sold or registered in all other states, Kia is extending the warranty on the flexible coupling in the MDPS from 5 years/60,000 miles to 10 years/unlimited mileage, starting from the date of first service in order to ensure customer satisfaction. If the MDPS unit experiences noise when turning the steering wheel left or right, replace the affected flexible coupling with a new one.

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• April 17, 2017•Document ID: 10109837

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-ELE101R3

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), and Rio (UB) vehicles, to improve Bluetooth® connectivity, Phonebook Download, Audio Streaming and Call History Download.

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• April 17, 2017•Document ID: 10109836

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-ELE100R4

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP), and 2014-2015(MY) Optima (QF/TF) vehicles to address ?Incoming ring volume too loud? complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and Voice Recognition (VR).

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• April 10, 2017•Document ID: 10109833

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-BOD167

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: EXTERIOR EMBLEM REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front and rear Kia emblems on some 2014-2015MY Optima (QF) and replace the front and if necessary, the rear emblems on some 2014-2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, which may exhibit peeling or delamination of the emblem coating. Follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin to correct the concern of peeling or delaminating emblems.

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• March 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109855

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS493

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.

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• February 28, 2017•Document ID: 10109817

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-SC141R1

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014MY Sorento, 2011-2014MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014MY Sportage, and 2010-2013MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. The 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used are: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV.

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• January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109813

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS469

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVAP) leak self-test resulted in NTF, a manual EVAP test is recommended.

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• January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-GEN085R1

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.

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• December 6, 2016•Document ID: 10109874

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-SC141

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014MY Sorento, 2011-2014MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014MY Sportage, and 2010-2013MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. The 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used are: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV.

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• December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109877

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SC141QA

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC141 ? UNDERBODY ? ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT

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• December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109876

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SC141DPSM

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014 MY Sorento, 2011-2014 MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014 MY Sportage, and 2010-2013 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally retailed or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.

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• December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109875

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SC141DP

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014 MY Sorento, 2011-2014 MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014 MY Sportage, and 2010-2013 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally retailed or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.

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