Kia Optima Service Bulletins

803 manufacturer communications on file.

January 23, 2018•Document ID: 10128583
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG178
Date Added:
February 12, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - 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.
Associated Products (9)
2018 Kia Cadenza 2018 Kia Forte 2018 Kia K900 2018 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Rio 2018 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Sportage 2018 Kia Stinger
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January 16, 2018•Document ID: 10128585
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA072A_R1
Date Added:
February 12, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL), Forte (YD), and Sedona (YP) vehicles, equipped with a front wheel drive 6-speed transmission, which may experience the concerns listed below. These concerns may be due to the inhibitor switch not allowing the correct gear position signal to be sent to various control units.
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2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Sportage
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January 12, 2018•Document ID: 10128608
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mfr Comm. #:
PS500_R1
Date Added:
February 12, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - PREMIUM NAVIGATION OR UVO eco WITH NAVIGATION (AVN 5.0) - This Pitstop provides information regarding the features and functionality on the latest generation Premium Navigation or UVO eco with Navigation (designated as AVN 5.0) system that is applied to some 2018MY Sportage (QL), Optima (JFa), Soul (PS), Stinger (CK), and Niro PHEV (DE) vehicles. This system features a dual core processor which should result in a faster system response and loading performance between applications as compared to the previous navigation system.
Associated Products (4)
2018 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sportage 2018 Kia Stinger
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January 11, 2018•Document ID: 10128617
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD182_R1
Date Added:
February 12, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: FLOOR CONSOLE INNER PANEL INSPECTION & CORRECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA328) -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and correct or replace the floor console inner side panels on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from August 1, 2017 through October 27, 2017, which may exhibit a peeling condition of the panel surface.
Associated Products (1)
2018 Kia Optima
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December 15, 2017•Document ID: 10126934
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA072A
Date Added:
January 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa), produced from August 29, 2016 through June 15, 2017, and some 2017MY Optima Hybrid (HEV) and Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles, produced from June 27, 2016 through April 4, 2017, and equipped with a front wheel drive 6-speed transmission, which may experience the concerns listed below. These concerns may be due to the inhibitor switch not allowing the correct gear position signal to be sent to various control units.
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2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sorento
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December 15, 2017•Document ID: 10126933
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA072_CLOSED
Date Added:
January 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - TRA072/SA317 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB TRA072A/SA317A
Associated Products (2)
2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sorento
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December 13, 2017•Document ID: 10127029
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG172
Date Added:
January 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: TURBO OIL FEED LINE REPLACEMENT (SA300) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed line on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF), produced from November 1, 2010 through August 30, 2011, 2012-2015MY Optima (QF), produced from August 31, 2011 through October 2, 2015, and 2011-2015MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from December 30, 2010 through November 6, 2015, equipped with Theta 2.0T-GDI engine, which may exhibit an oil leak at the turbo oil feed line.
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2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sportage 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Sportage 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Sportage 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Sportage
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December 11, 2017•Document ID: 10127023
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD164R1
Date Added:
January 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: PANORAMIC SUNROOF INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA270) REV 1 - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to September 26, 2016, which may exhibit a buzzing noise that may increase with intensity in conjunction with the HVAC fan speed, a popping or clicking noise when driving over bumps or turning, and/or a loose folding cover, depending on the vehicle production date.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Optima
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December 1, 2017•Document ID: 10127020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PS531
Date Added:
January 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - KEY FOB AND BATTERY VIN LABELS - To assist in improving product quality and warranty claims, key fobs/smart keys and the vehicle battery now have labels (A) containing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). These labels have been applied beginning with October 21, 2017 production for Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa) from the Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) plant.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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November 22, 2017•Document ID: 10126427
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG177B
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.4L, produced from April 18, 2017 through September 7, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through October 19, 2017, which may experience an extended crank and/or a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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November 22, 2017•Document ID: 10126426
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG177A (2)
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316A) - CLOSED - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from April 18, 2017 through September 7, 2017, which may experience an extended crank and/or a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (1)
2018 Kia Optima
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November 21, 2017•Document ID: 10126431
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA071AR1
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0t & 3.3l SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.0T and 3.3L vehicles, produced from March 23, 2017 through September 18, 2017, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
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2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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November 20, 2017•Document ID: 10126423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE091R3
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
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2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte+ 25 more
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November 16, 2017•Document ID: 10126430
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA071A
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 3.3L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through July 25, 2017, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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November 16, 2017•Document ID: 10126429
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA071
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) - CLOSED - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.0T and 3.3L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through July 25, 2017, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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November 16, 2017•Document ID: 10126425
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG177A
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from April 18, 2017 through September 7, 2017, which may experience an extended crank and/or a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (1)
2018 Kia Optima
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November 15, 2017•Document ID: 10126424
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG177
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316) - CLOSED - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.4L, produced from April 18, 2017 through September 7, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through October 19, 2017, which may experience an extended crank and/or a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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October 31, 2017•Document ID: 10123322
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD172
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp pads on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF), produced from August 12, 2010 through July 23, 2015, and some 2011-2016MY Optima (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through July 22, 2015, which may exhibit evidence of water intrusion in the outside rear combination lamps.
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2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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October 24, 2017•Document ID: 10123332
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA071
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.0T and 3.3L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through July 25, 2017, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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October 24, 2017•Document ID: 10123330
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG177
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.4L, produced from April 18, 2017 through September 7, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through October 19, 2017, which may experience an extended crank and/or a shift quality concern,
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
Associated Documents
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