Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2013)
299 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060144Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS292
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060132Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 104
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 15, 2014•Document ID: 10109631Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SST033
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL - This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged when removing the hood release lever. Follow the instructions included in this bulletin to properly remove the hood release lever using the new SST.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10109645Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT060
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: HVAC Blower Stuck on High - This article give the procedure to follow when the HVAC Blower is stuck on high.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 3, 2014•Document ID: 10109626Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS303
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) INSULATED GLOVES RE-CERTIFICATION - The purpose of this Pitstop is to remind dealer personnel about the importance of having the High Voltage (HV) insulated gloves, used by technicians to service hybrid electric vehicles, recertified on a six month or yearly basis.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109732Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:REAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS297
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE - When addressing a customer complaint related to a squeaking sound emanating from the rear of the vehicle, and the noise can be isolated to the rear suspension, check the right and left rear shock towers as the most likely source of the noise.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060147Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS297
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109725Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT040
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: DTCs POC17 and P1C76 not clearing - Perform the motor/HSG resolver calibration located in the S/W management section of the ?Motor Control Unit? (MCU) system.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109724Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT039
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Issues with Eco Gauge Needle - The ECO gauge needle never reaches the green shaded portion of the cluster, even on wide open throttle.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 9, 2013•Document ID: 10109706Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS280
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION - Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - October 2, 2013•Document ID: 10109702Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-FUE026
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060306Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 124
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 25, 2013•Document ID: 10116825Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS208R1
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TF/QF PANORAMA RESET/INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE - This article explains the instructions for resetting the "one-touch" open/close feature of the sunshade and/or panorama sunroof.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 24, 2013•Document ID: 10116823Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD103
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: PANORAMA SUNROOF & SUNSHADE MOTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the panorama sunroof and sunshade motors on some 2012-2013MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2013, which may exhibit a loss of the "one-touch" open/close feature of the sunshade and/or panorama roof.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060303Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 103
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10054197Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-026
- Date Added:
- December 31, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO, CADENZA. *PE
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 30, 2013•Document ID: 10090623Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD102
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SEAT BACK COVER REMOVAL PROCEDURE - THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK COVERS ON OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XMA).
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 23, 2013•Document ID: 10090630Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS274
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ACU VARIANT CODING AFTER PARTS SUPERSESSION - KMA HAS RECEIVED REPORTS OF SOME 2011~13MY OPTIMA AND 2010~13MY FORTE VEHICLES NOT ACCEPTING THE VARIANT CODE LISTED ON KGIS, FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. IN SOME CASES, AN AIR BAG MODULE WITH A SUPERSEDED PART NUMBER MAY REQUIRE A DIFFERENT VARIANT CODE. KGIS IS BEING UPDATED IN PHASES AND WILL LIST BOTH VARIANT CODES (OLD AND NEW) IN CASE OF P/N SUPERSESSION.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060314Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS274
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 16, 2013•Document ID: 10090617Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS251
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR OPTIMA - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES NEW ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES DUE TO A MODIFICATION TO THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents