Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2015)
268 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 31, 2016•Document ID: 10109788Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-TRA055
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - October 28, 2016•Document ID: 10109676Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE044R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as "high-voltage batteries" or HVBs). Every Kia-approved EV/hybrid dealership?s parts and service departments should follow these procedures to ensure the fastest handling time and to minimize the possibility of charge-backs.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - October 14, 2016•Document ID: 10109686Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC135R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on some Optima (TF) vehicles, produced from September 2, 2010 through November 29, 2014, some Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through November 29, 2014, some Rondo (UN) vehicles, produced from April 1, 2009 through July 30, 2010, and some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from April 1, 2009 through June 17, 2014. The subject vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of twenty-eight (28) salt belt states may experience a leak detection warning of the evaporative emission systems, along with DTC(s) P0442 or P0455. For vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of the twenty-eight (28) salt belt states, (AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV, KS, KY, NE, ND, SD and UT), the evaporative canister will be inspected, and if no leak is found, the mounting bracket will be replaced with a new improved part. If a crack in the evaporative canister is found, the canister will be replaced with a new improved part. Before conducting the procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. For vehicles in other states, Kia is extending the warranty on the evaporative canister from 5 years/60,000 miles to 10 years/120,000 miles, whichever occurs first starting from the date of first service. Follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin to resolve the concern.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - October 11, 2016•Document ID: 10109683Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG160
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171 - This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software upgrade for some 2012~2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from April 19, 2011 to December 11, 2014, some 2011~2015MY Optima (TF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2010 to July 23, 2015, and some 2014~2016MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from September 30, 2013 to November 16, 2015, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) system-related DTC(s): P0420 and possibly P0171. This concern occurs most commonly during prolonged engine braking while descending a steep grade.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10090945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS266R1
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS457
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: VARIANT CODING INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNITS (IBAU) - WHEN REPLACING THE INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM VARIANT CODING OF THE NEW MODULE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO VARIANT CODING CLICK THE VARIANT CODES LINK ON THE KGIS HOME PAGE. (SEE PAGE 2 FOR SAMPLE SCREEN SHOT.)
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 19, 2016•Document ID: 10090972Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC135OWNER
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC135) - DEAR KIA OWNER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM REGARDING THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER IN YOUR VEHICLE.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 15, 2016•Document ID: 10090974Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC135QA
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQ AND A (SC135/WTY009) - EVAPORATIVE CANISTER VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 15, 2016•Document ID: 10090970Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC135DEALERPSM
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC135) - ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM TO INSPECT THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER. KIA HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOLLOWING KIA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, MAY EXHIBIT AN EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAK DUE TO PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 15, 2016•Document ID: 10090969Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC135DEALERP
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC135) - ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM TO INSPECT THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER. KIA HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOLLOWING KIA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, MAY EXHIBIT AN EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAK DUE TO PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 15, 2016•Document ID: 10090943Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBSC135
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER ASSEMBLY ON SOME OPTIMA (TF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2014, SOME OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2014, SOME RONDO (UN) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM APRIL 1, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010, AND SOME SEDONA (VQ) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM APRIL 1, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 17, 2014. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONE OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) SALT BELT STATES MAY EXPERIENCE A LEAK DETECTION WARNING OF THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEMS, ALONG WITH DTC(S) P0442 OR P0455. FOR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONE OF THE TWENTY-EIGHT (28) SALT BELT STATES, (AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV, KS, KY, NE, ND, SD AND UT), THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NO LEAK IS FOUND, THE MOUNTING BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW IMPROVED PART. IF A CRACK IN THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER IS FOUND, THE CANISTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW IMPROVED PART. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS. FOR VEHICLES IN OTHER STATES, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER FROM 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10090968Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS464
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - 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.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10090966Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS465
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE WITH DTCS: C270254 AND C270354: C270254: CONTROL MODULE MASTER MISSING CALIBRATION / C270354: CONTROL MODULE SLAVE MISSING CALIBRATION
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - August 28, 2016•Document ID: 10109752Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS343
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: OILY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM MDPS STEERING COLUMN - On some Optima (QF/TF/TF HEV) vehicles, the customer may complain of an oily substance dripping onto the driver?s side floorboard area, especially in areas with high ambient temperatures. This article provides the process to resolve by cleaning excessive amounts of grease applied applied to the steering column tilt adjustment area.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 2, 2016•Document ID: 10089609Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD143
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"TSB: COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL FOAM GASKETS IN BOTH REAR TAIL LAMPS ON 2014-2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, WHEN EITHER OF THE LAMP HOUSINGS MAY INDICATE WATER INSIDE. ON SOME 2014-2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT WATER DROPLETS FORMING INSIDE THE REAR TAIL LAMP HOUSING FOLLOWING A RAINSTORM OR AFTER WASHING THEIR VEHICLE. THESE WATER DROPLETS ARE MORE VISIBLE AT NIGHT AND THE QUANTITY OF WATER PRESENT IS MORE THAN JUST A THIN FILM OF CONDENSATION, WHICH MAY NOT EASILY EVAPORATE. THIS CONCERN IS CAUSED BY A GAP BETWEEN THE TAIL LAMP HOUSING SEAL AND VEHICLE BODY, WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO INFILTRATE INTO THE TAIL LAMP. TO RESOLVE THIS CONCERN, ORDER ADDITIONAL FOAM GASKETS AND INSTALL THEM BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LAMPS AND THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, AS OUTLINED BELOW. TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF BOTH SIDES (LEFT AND RIGHT) OF THE VEHICLE, EVEN WHEN ONLY ONE SIDE IS AFFECTED. "
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10089401Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE113R1
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ANDROID AUTO/APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - June 29, 2016•Document ID: 10089301Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG149
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 2.4 GDI MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0263/ P0266/ P0269/ P0272 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL INJECTORS IN SOME SORENTO (XMA) PRODUCED 12/17/2012~12/11/2014, OPTIMA (QF) PRODUCED 07/28/2013~10/02/2015, OPTIMA (TF) PRODUCED 09/09/2013~07/23/2015 2014~2015MY, AND SPORTAGE (SL) PRODUCED 09/01/2013~12/01/2014, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON ALONG WITH DTCS P0263, P0266, P0269 AND/OR P0272. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED INJECTOR TO CORRECT THE CONCERN.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 23, 2016•Document ID: 10089303Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE085R1
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE - MEDIA BUTTON INOPERATIVE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM OF SOME 2014~2015MY SPORTAGE (SL), FORTE (YD), OPTIMA (TF/QF), OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) AND SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE UVO MEDIA BUTTON.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - June 8, 2016•Document ID: 10089312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE100R3
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCOMBINATION 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)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP), AND 2014-2015(MY) OPTIMA (QT/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). 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)Associated Documents - May 10, 2016•Document ID: 10183610Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA059
- Date Added:
- December 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 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 2011-2016 MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles after replacement of the transmission with improved 100 mesh solonoid filters has taken place. To apply the improved logic, the HCU/TCU should be reprogrammed using the GDS/KDS download, as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents