Kia Optima Service Bulletins
803 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 30, 2019•Document ID: 10159275Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG201_R1
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT - This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR and 21101 2GK07QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) and Sportage (SL) vehicles. Due to process changes, certain components of these assemblies were not installed during the manufacturing process. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to install the listed components during the engine replacement procedure outlined in related bulletins (SC147, PI1803W/3, etc.).
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 16, 2019•Document ID: 10159245Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG178_R2
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 10, 2019•Document ID: 10159249Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG205_R1
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagnostic Trouble Code ("DTC") P1326. Using the procedures published in TSB PI1802W/X and PI1803W/X, the subject vehicles were diagnosed and determined to require an engine replacement and are currently being held at dealers pending repair. As a result of additional field data collection and analysis, the initial diagnosis method has been updated to improve test result accuracy. Prior to performing an engine replacement on any of the VINs affected by this Service Action, the engine condition needs to be re-assessed utilizing an updated/expanded diagnostic process.
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 10, 2019•Document ID: 10159236Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803WX_TSB_R4
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) 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 (10)Associated Documents - April 10, 2019•Document ID: 10159231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802WX_TSB_R5
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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 6, 01/31/2019) 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 (14)Associated Documents - April 5, 2019•Document ID: 10159248Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG205
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagnostic Trouble Code ("DTC") P1326. Using the procedures published in TSB PI1802W/X and PI1803W/X, the subject vehicles were diagnosed and determined to require an engine replacement and are currently being held at dealers pending repair. As a result of additional field data collection and analysis, the initial diagnosis method has been updated to improve test result accuracy. Prior to performing an engine replacement on any of the VINs affected by this Service Action, the engine condition needs to be re-assessed utilizing an updated/expanded diagnostic process.
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 3, 2019•Document ID: 10159235Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803WX_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) 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 (10)Associated Documents - April 3, 2019•Document ID: 10159232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803_OWN#2_OPT
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER 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 ("ÃÂGDI"ÃÂ) and 2.0L Turbocharged GDI ("ÃÂT-GDI"ÃÂ) 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 ("ÃÂECU"ÃÂ).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 3, 2019•Document ID: 10159230Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802WX_TSB_R4
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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 6, 01/31/2019) 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 (14)Associated Documents - March 21, 2019•Document ID: 10158144Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS1604OWNR_ADDL1
- Date Added:
- April 13, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. would like to thank you for your purchase of a Kia Optima vehicle. Because Kia values you as our customer, we are conducting a Customer Satisfaction/Warranty Extension Program regarding the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) unit in all 2011-2013 MY and some 2014 MY Optima vehicles.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 19, 2019•Document ID: 10157049Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG201
- Date Added:
- April 8, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT - This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) vehicles. Due to process changes, certain components of these assemblies were not installed during the manufacturing process.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 19, 2019•Document ID: 10156535Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG201
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT - This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) vehicles. Due to process changes, certain components of these assemblies were not installed during the manufacturing process.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 28, 2019•Document ID: 10154660Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS515_R2
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: DTC P1B25/P1B77 ? 125 AMP HV FUSE INSPECTION - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. When addressing a concern related to the 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) High Voltage (HV) warning light ON and KDS detects a primary DTC P1B25 (HV Path Fault) and secondary DTC P1B77 (HV Pre-Charge Fault), then the 125 Amp High Voltage Battery Fuse (red label), if not yet replaced with the newer 150 Amp, should be inspected for an intermittent and/or an open condition. The high voltage fuse is part of the safety plug located in the trunk.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 28, 2019•Document ID: 10154659Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS494_R1
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) PART NUMBER CHANGE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This Pitstop provides information regarding a running change to the High Voltage (HV) Battery and Battery Management System (BMS) control unit assemblies on 2017MY Optima Hybrid (JF HEV only, does not apply to Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (VINs starting with KNAG*4LD). See below for details regarding the correct part numbers.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 21, 2019•Document ID: 10154689Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG197
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 15, 2019•Document ID: 10154663Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA060_R4
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECU UPGRADE ? STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software upgrade for some 2011-2014MY Optima (QF), produced from August 2, 2010 through July 27, 2014, and 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 through August 22, 2017, which may experience a notchy feel in the steering wheel.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - February 11, 2019•Document ID: 10154696Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803WX_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) 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 (10)Associated Documents - February 11, 2019•Document ID: 10154694Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802WX_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X)- 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 6, 01/31/2019) 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 (14)Associated Documents - February 4, 2019•Document ID: 10154693Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC173_TSB
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC173) - FRONT SEATBACK FRAME REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front driver and/or passenger seatback frames in certain 2019MY Kia Optima vehicles, manufactured from December 13, 2018 through January 2, 2019. The upper side member connection area on one side of the front seatback frame may have been improperly welded and may detach as a result. If the weld detaches, the driver or front seat passenger may hear a noise coming from the area and/or may experience slight discomfort when seated.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 1, 2019•Document ID: 10154695Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803WX_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) 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.
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