Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2013)

299 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177739

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SC189_DP

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Dealer Principal Memo - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative system performance on certain 2011-2015 MY Kia Optima vehicles equipped with the 2.4-liter engine manufactured from August 12, 2010 through July 23, 2015. Kia has become aware of some 2011-2015 MY Optima vehicles that may have been produced with evaporative canisters that can cause the vehicle to release air pollutants that exceed Federal and California emissions standards.

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  2015 Kia Optima2014 Kia Optima2013 Kia Optima2012 Kia Optima2011 Kia Optima
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• July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177732

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803YZ_TSB_R3

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z_Rev3) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1803, Rev 10, 03/16/2020) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement".

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• June 9, 2020•Document ID: 10176912

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803YZ_TSB_R2

  Date Added:

  July 6, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1803, Rev 10, 03/16/2020) 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 return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• June 3, 2020•Document ID: 10176918

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_CLI049

  Date Added:

  July 6, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin provides information regarding partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV/EV), Soul (PS EV) and Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV) vehicles.

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• April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174518

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ENG205_C

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ.

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  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 more
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• April 24, 2020•Document ID: 10174693

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_CHA091_R2

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some models listed below, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped. This condition is caused by a worn lining on the steering gear box yoke assembly.

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• April 24, 2020•Document ID: 10174520

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_TRA046_R1

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific Kia model for the correct transmission fluid check/fill procedures.

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  2021 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Soul2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia K9002020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Rio2020 Kia Sedona2020 Kia Sorento2020 Kia Soul2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Forte2019 Kia K9002019 Kia Niro2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Rio2019 Kia Sedona2019 Kia Sorento2019 Kia Soul+ 78 more
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• April 9, 2020•Document ID: 10174431

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803YZ_TSB_R1

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1803, Rev 10, 03/16/2020) 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 return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• April 2, 2020•Document ID: 10174430

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803WX_TSB_R5C

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - CLOSED - This bulletin has been superseded by PI1803Y/Z.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• March 17, 2020•Document ID: 10173258

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803Y/Z_TSB

  Date Added:

  April 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1803, Rev 10, 03/16/2020) titled "€œKnock 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 return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• March 17, 2020•Document ID: 10173257

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803_TSB_R5

  Date Added:

  April 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - REV 5 -KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• January 21, 2020•Document ID: 10170778

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ELE148

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibit a bulb connector concern. To correct this concern, replace the connector with a new and improved part.

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  2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Sedona2020 Kia Sportage2020 Kia Stinger2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Niro2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Sedona2019 Kia Soul2019 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Stinger2018 Kia Cadenza2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia Niro2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sedona2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2018 Kia Stinger+ 56 more
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• January 10, 2020•Document ID: 10170773

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_CHA091_R1

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some models listed below, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped. This condition is caused by a worn lining on the steering gear box yoke assembly. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly with updated parts.

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  2018 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento
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• December 4, 2019•Document ID: 10169800

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803_OWN#3_OPT

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  Owner Letter - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - *** THIRD NOTICE *** - 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 ("GDI") and 2.0L Turbocharged GDI ("T-GDI") 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 ("ECU").

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  2014 Kia Optima2013 Kia Optima2012 Kia Optima2011 Kia Optima
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• November 26, 2019•Document ID: 10168850

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBCHA084_R4

  Date Added:

  December 9, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart (page 2) along with the MDPS DTC Table (page 3) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.

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  2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Rio2020 Kia Sorento2020 Kia Soul2020 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Forte2019 Kia Niro2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Rio2019 Kia Sorento2019 Kia Soul2019 Kia Sportage2018 Kia Cadenza2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia Niro2018 Kia Optima+ 59 more
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• November 7, 2019•Document ID: 10168951

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803WX_TSB_R5

  Date Added:

  December 9, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: 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 "€œKnock 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 ("€œDTC"€), P1326.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• November 7, 2019•Document ID: 10168949

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803_TSB_R4

  Date Added:

  December 9, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R4: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU - LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• October 15, 2019•Document ID: 10167301

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBCHA084_R3

  Date Added:

  November 7, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.

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  2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Rio2020 Kia Sorento2020 Kia Soul2020 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Forte2019 Kia Niro2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Rio2019 Kia Sorento2019 Kia Soul2019 Kia Sportage2018 Kia Cadenza2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia Niro2018 Kia Optima+ 52 more
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• October 14, 2019•Document ID: 10167214

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS616

  Date Added:

  November 7, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP: LOWER ENGINE SERVICE COVER BOLT LOCATIONS - This Pitstop provides information on the correct bolt location of the lower engine service cover on 2016-2020MY Optima 2.4L and 2.0L equipped vehicles. The lower engine service cover is secured by seven (7) retaining bolts. Installation of the two (2) long bolts in the incorrect location may cause puncture or damage to the oil pan in the event that the vehicle is bottomed out while driving. If the oil pan is damaged or punctured, the engine oil may leak, possibly causing engine damage. This

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  2020 Kia Optima2019 Kia Optima2018 Kia Optima2017 Kia Optima2016 Kia Optima2015 Kia Optima2014 Kia Optima2013 Kia Optima2012 Kia Optima2011 Kia Optima
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• October 10, 2019•Document ID: 10167227

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803_TSB_R3

  Date Added:

  November 7, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage

  Associated Products (10)

  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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