Kia Optima Service Bulletins

803 manufacturer communications on file.

April 29, 2016•Document ID: 10079884
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE-104
Date Added:
September 13, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: APPLE CARPLAY ROLLOUT AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ROLLOUT OF APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM NAVIGATION (AVN 4.0) OR UVO ESERVICES (UVO 3.0) SYSTEMS.
Associated Products (3)
2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Optima
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April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10183433
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE100R2
Date Added:
December 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - 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 procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014~2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF/QF), Forte (YD) and Sportage (SL) 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.
Associated Products (15)
2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
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April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10079921
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-SC-131
Date Added:
September 14, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
"VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN: DRIVERS FRONTAL AIRBAG MODULE REPLACEMENT (SC131) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE DRIVERS FRONTAL AIRBAG MODULE OF SEVENTEEN (17) 2016 MY OPTIMA VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 10, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2016. A SECONDARY CHEMICAL ENHANCER REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF SECOND-STAGE FRONTAL AIRBAG WAS NOT LOADED DURING THE AIRBAG INFLATOR BUILD AT THE SUPPLIER. AS A RESULT, THE SECOND STAGE OF THE DRIVERS FRONTAL AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT TRIGGERS THE SECOND-STAGE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVERS FRONTAL AIRBAG. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF 17 AFFECTED VINS (LISTED ON PAGE 7)."
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Optima
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- Download MC-10079921-0001.pdf↗
April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10079901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE-100R2
Date Added:
September 13, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) 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. FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
Associated Products (18)
2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sedona 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
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April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
PS443
Date Added:
December 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
Associated Products (127)
2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup 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 Forte Koup 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage+ 107 more
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March 25, 2016•Document ID: 10091950
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; SEATS; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB BOD131_SA219
Date Added:
February 16, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE REAR SEAT LATCH MANUAL RELEASE CABLE ON SOME 2016 MY OPTIMA (JFA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 28, 2015 TO DECEMBER 15, 2015, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE DETERIORATION OF THE PLASTIC HANDLE ON THE REAR SEAT RELEASE LATCH. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT RELEASE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED PART.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Optima
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March 25, 2016•Document ID: 10089461
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD131
Date Added:
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SERVICE ACTION: REAR SEAT LATCH CABLE INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA 219) - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE REAR SEAT LATCH MANUAL RELEASE CABLE ON SOME 2016MY OPTIMA (JFA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 28, 2015 TO DECEMBER 15, 2015, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE DETERIORATION OF THE PLASTIC HANDLE ON THE REAR SEAT RELEASE LATCH. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW TO INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT RELEASE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Optima
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March 24, 2016•Document ID: 10089476
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mfr Comm. #:
OWNERSC126
Date Added:
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC126) - DEAR KIA OPTIMA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ON ENGINE CONTROL MODULES ON CERTAIN 2011 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES.
Associated Products (1)
2011 Kia Optima
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March 18, 2016•Document ID: 10091952
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB SC126
Date Added:
February 16, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO UPDATING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING (CALIBRATION) OF THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON SOME 2011 MY OPTIMA (TF) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 14, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, WHICH MAY HAVE ENGINE CALIBRATIONS THAT WERE NOT OPTIMIZED FOR EMISSIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARMING UP. THESE CALIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RELEASE AIR POLLUTANTS WHICH EXCEED CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD (CARB) EMISSIONS REGULATIONS. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN.
Associated Products (1)
2011 Kia Optima
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- Download MC-10091952-0001.pdf↗
March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10091949
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB ELE100_SA222
Date Added:
February 16, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014 MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY, VOICE RECOGNITION, AND TO IMPROVE "INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD" COMPLAINTS ON CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE).
Associated Products (5)
2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
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March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10089477
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
QASC126
Date Added:
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
"QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SC126) 2011MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN"
Associated Products (1)
2011 Kia Optima
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March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10089475
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
DEALERPSMSC126
Date Added:
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
DEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC126) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN 2011MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.4L ENGINE DESIGNED TO MEET CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 14, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), AS THE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CARB EMISSIONS REGULATIONS.
Associated Products (1)
2011 Kia Optima
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March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10089473
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
DEALERPSC126
Date Added:
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC126) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN 2011 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES DESIGNED TO MEET CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM).
Associated Products (1)
2011 Kia Optima
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March 16, 2016•Document ID: 10091947
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB BOD134_SA225
Date Added:
February 16, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT OR REPLACE THE HEADLINER ON SOME 2016 MY OPTIMA (JFA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2016, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A DELAMINATING HEADLINER. FOLLOW THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HEADLINER ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Optima
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10091947-0001.pdf↗
March 16, 2016•Document ID: 10089464
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD134
Date Added:
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SERVICE ACTION: HEADLINER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA 225) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT OR REPLACE THE HEADLINER ON SOME 2016MY OPTIMA (JFA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2016, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A DELAMINATING HEADLINER. FOLLOW THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HEADLINER ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Optima
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10089464-0001.pdf↗
March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10091946
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB ELE101_SA223
Date Added:
February 16, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2014 MY SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (TF/QF), SORENTO (XMA), SPORTAGE (SL), RIO (UB), AND FORTE (YD) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY, PHONEBOOK DOWNLOAD, AUDIO STREAMING, AND CALL HISTORY DOWNLOAD.
Associated Products (6)
2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Rio 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10091946-0001.pdf↗
March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10091945
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB CHA067
Date Added:
February 16, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN IBAU (INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2014-2016 MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2013 THROUGH JULY 22, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH DTC C1356 AND NO DRIVABILITY CONCERNS. TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN, REPROGRAM THE IBAU USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN.
Associated Products (3)
2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Optima
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10091945-0001.pdf↗
March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10089485
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
OWNERSC128
Date Added:
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC128) - DEAR KIA OPTIMA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER AND/OR EVAPORATIVE CANISTER IN YOUR VEHICLE.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Optima
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10089485-0001.pdf↗
March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10089466
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBCHA067
Date Added:
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: ECU UPGRADE MIL ON WITH DTC C1356 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN IBAU (INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2014~2016MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2013 THROUGH JULY 22, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH DTC C1356 AND NO DRIVABILITY CONCERNS. TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN, REPROGRAM THE IBAU USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN PERFORMED, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
Associated Products (3)
2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Optima
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10089466-0001.pdf↗
March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10089465
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE101
Date Added:
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
"COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA 223) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2014MY SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (TF/QF), SORENTO (XMA), SPORTAGE (SL), RIO (UB), AND FORTE (YD) VEHICLES, TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY, PHONEBOOK DOWNLOAD, AUDIO STREAMING AND CALL HISTORY DOWNLOAD. FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER ""CUSTOMER CONCERN"" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 11. "
Associated Products (6)
2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Rio 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10089465-0001.pdf↗

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