Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2015)
268 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179255Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS675
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - August 7, 2020•Document ID: 10179256Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA098_R3
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - 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 repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a "honking" (Hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - August 4, 2020•Document ID: 10179250Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802_TSB_R12
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT - TSB_PI1802_R2 - Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement - 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 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 (14)Associated Documents - August 3, 2020•Document ID: 10177945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_TSB
- Date Added:
- August 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION AND EVAP LEAKAGE TEST (SC189) - This bulletin provides information on the installation of an auxiliary EVAP canister on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.4L GDI engines, produced from August 12, 2010 through July 23, 2015. This is to improve evaporative system performance and ensure compliance with Federal and California emission regulation standards.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 31, 2020•Document ID: 10177742Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_OWNR
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Owner Notification Letter - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an auxiliary evaporative canister in your vehicle to ensure the evaporative canister is not releasing excessive pollutants into the air.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177744Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_QA
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Questions and Answers
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177743Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_POC
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Proof of Completion Card
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177741Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_Label
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Completion Label
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177740Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Dealer Parts and Service Manager 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 Optima vehicles that may have been produced with evaporative canisters that can cause the vehicle to release air pollutants, which exceed Federal and California emissions standards.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177739Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC189_DP
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVoluntary 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.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 27, 2020•Document ID: 10177751Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG219
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177731Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802YZ_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/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 (PI1802 Rev 10, 03/16/2020) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement".
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - June 9, 2020•Document ID: 10177730Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802YZ_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev2) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802 Rev 10, 03/16/2020) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement".
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - June 4, 2020•Document ID: 10176911Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802_TSB_R11
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) - 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 (14)Associated Documents - June 3, 2020•Document ID: 10176918Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CLI049
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL 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.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174518Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG205_C
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA091_R2
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL 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.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - April 24, 2020•Document ID: 10174520Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R1
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL 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.
Associated Products (98)Associated Documents - April 9, 2020•Document ID: 10174429Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802YZ_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/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 (PI1802 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).
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - April 2, 2020•Document ID: 10174388Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802WX_TSB_R7C
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB_R7 - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802Y/Z.
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