2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Recall
- Campaign:
- 18V363000 on 06/04/2018
- Component:
- Air bags: air bag control module
- Manufactured:
- 02/23/2009 - 08/30/2012
- Affected:
- 507,587
- Defect:
- Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 kia forte, forte koup, 2011-2013 kia optima and 2011-2012 kia optima hybrid and sedona vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
- Consequence:
- If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
- Correction:
- Kia will notify owners. for model year 2011 sedona vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to verify the acu part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the acu connector and the vehicle harness connector. for all other affected vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. the recall began september 28, 2018. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc165.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID TSBs (78)
- Bulletin:
- TSB-132
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Kia: some vehicles require a controller software upgrade. verify the necessity for the upgrade per the tables in this bulletin. *js
- Bulletin:
- TSB-040
- Component:
- 021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
- Summary:
- Kia: information provided regarding some vehicles, in states where heavy amounts of road salt is used for de-icing and need to have both rear lower control arms replaced, that results in corrosion that causes a knocking or clunking noise.
- Bulletin:
- 049
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia optima hybrid 2011-2013 : concerns of brake noise when applying the brakes. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 017
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS292
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS237
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE-077-R1
- Component:
- 284000 back over prevention: camera system
- Summary:
- Tsb: rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some kia vehicles (see table on pg. 6 for specific models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequat
- Bulletin:
- TSBSST041
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. this special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of updating 2010my, and later, kia
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE091
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. this procedure will now be req
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA049R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6-spd. a/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the pcm/tcm. after the adaptive values a
- Bulletin:
- PS391
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "pitstop: optima hybrid (tf hev) with dtc b1695 - lost communication with e-comp - when addressing a customer concern related to an a/c system not blowing cold air and dtc b1695 is active in the a/c control unit, this could be the result of
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA059
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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 hyb
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA066
- Component:
- 021100 suspension:front:stabilizer bar
- Summary:
- "front stabilizer link replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front stabilizer links of some optima (tf/qf), optima hybrid (tf hev) and rio (ub) vehicles, which may experience an abnormal noise em
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA072
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (cs1604) - this bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the motor driven power steering (mdps) on some 2011-2014 my optima (qf
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE089
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA051R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ' multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
- Bulletin:
- TT067
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "tech tip: dtc p1a89 - dc/dc converter current sensor fault symptom: dtc - mil ' p1a89 dc/dc converter current sensor fault and illuminated battery charging system warning lamp in the cluster. repair: use gds/kds to check the ldc output
- Bulletin:
- CS1604DEALERP
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Dealer principal memo: cs1604 - kia motors america, inc. is conducting a customer satisfaction / warranty extension program regarding the motor driven power steering (mdps) on all 2011-2013 my and some 2014 my kia optima vehicles. the mdps
- Bulletin:
- CS1604DEALERPSM
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: cs1604 - kia motors america, inc. is conducting a customer satisfaction / warranty extension program regarding the motor driven power steering (mdps) on all 2011-2013 my and some 2014 my kia optima veh
- Bulletin:
- CS1604FORM
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Request for reimbursement form: cs1604 - 2011-2013 and some 2014 my optima vehicles motor driven power steering (mdps) customer satisfaction/warranty extension program - if you have paid to have the flexible coupling in the mdps replaced, y
- Bulletin:
- CS1604OWNER
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Owner letter: cs1604 - customer satisfaction/warranty extension program - dear kia optima owner: kia motors america, inc. would like to thank you for your purchase of a kia optima vehicle. because kia values you as our customer, we are con
- Bulletin:
- CS1604QA
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Q and a: cs1604 - all 2011-2013 my and some 2014 my optima vehicles motor driven power steering (mdps) flexible coupling customer satisfaction / warranty extension program
- Bulletin:
- TSBGEN060
- Component:
- 100000 hybrid powertrain
- Summary:
- Tsb: hybrid fuel efficiency tips and troubleshooting procedure - the optima hybrid (tf hev) offers customers the potential of excellent fuel economy. however, because some customers may not be achieving the published epa-rated city/highway
- Bulletin:
- PS237
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: force-starting optima hybrid engine using gds: if you encounter an optima hybrid with a no-start condition, check if the 'ready' lamp is flashing in the cluster and verify the hybrid battery state of charge (soc) ranges from 15% to
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA049
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: noise during brake actuation - this bulletin provides information to address a brake noise concern on some optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from february 15, 2011 through december 8, 2013, which may exhibit a 'squeaking' and/o
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA049
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6-speed a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the ecm/pcm.
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE044
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "tsb: high-voltage battery ordering and return procedure - this bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage lithium-ion batteries for optima hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as ""high-voltage batteries"" or hv
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA047R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised. this bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. refer to the table below for
- Bulletin:
- PS234
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: malfunction indicator lampwith drive motor dtc p0a41 or p0a42 - this give instructions on the procedure to follow if some optima hybrid customers have experienced an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on condition or an
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD102
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Tsb: 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).
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA040
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Service action: rear lower control arm replacement procedure (sa150) - this bulletin provides the procedure for replacing both rear lower control arms on some optima (tf), optima (qf) and optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles produced from februa
- Bulletin:
- PS263
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Pitstop: intermittent operation from a/c or heater dtc - p1237 - when diagnosing a concern relating to intermittent performance from the air conditioner or the heater, check for the presence of dtc p1237 (active air flap feedback voltage hi
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA072R1
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb rev1: mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (cs1604) - this bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the motor driven power steering (mdps) on some 2011-2014 my optim
- Bulletin:
- TSBSC135
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: 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 fr
- Bulletin:
- PS266R1
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Pitstop: 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. t
- Bulletin:
- SC135DEALERP
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Dealer 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 fo
- Bulletin:
- SC135DEALERPSM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Dealer 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.
- Bulletin:
- SC135OWNER
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Owner 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.
- Bulletin:
- SC135QA
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Q and a (sc135/wty009) - evaporative canister voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program
- Bulletin:
- PS387
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to possible compatibility issues between navigation head units and sd cards when replacing head units for multimedia issues. if after repl
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE089
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA051R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ' multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
- Bulletin:
- PS303
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Pit 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
- Bulletin:
- PS292
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Pit stop: dtc p1b70/p1b74/ p1b96 - high voltage battery sensor circuit fault - when addressing a customer complaint related to a battery warning lamp illuminated in the dash and drivability issues, access gds to check for any active dtc(s).
- Bulletin:
- PS316
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pit stop: ?hybrid system warning!? message in cluster and mil-on with dtc p1784 - when diagnosing an optima hybrid with a ?hybrid system warning!? message (a) in the cluster, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and dtc p1784 (eop 3-phas
- Bulletin:
- PS325
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Pitstop: slight variation in the ?set? speed after setting cruise control - a few customers have complained about their vehicle briefly accelerating beyond the set cruising speed and then slowing down to the "set" speed. this article addres
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE044R1
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Tsb: 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 h
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC135R1
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Tsb: 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 fr
- Bulletin:
- TT039
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- Tech tip: issues with eco gauge needle - the eco gauge needle never reaches the green shaded portion of the cluster, even on wide open throttle.
- Bulletin:
- TT040
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tech 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.
- Bulletin:
- PS328
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: hesitation in electric and gas modes - when diagnosing an optima hybrid with an off idle hesitation concern that can be duplicated, and no dtc(s) codes (active or history) are stored, access mcu > current data to check the status o
- Bulletin:
- PS338
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: heater blowing cold air while in ev mode - when diagnosing a concern related to the heater intermittently blowing cold air while in ev mode, check the electric water pump (ewp) for the a/c system (not the main cooling system ewp),
- Bulletin:
- PS343
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Pitstop: 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 tempe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- Bulletin:
- TSB-CLI017R4
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: ev and hybrid a/c system servicing requirements - the soul electric vehicle (ev) and the optima hybrid use an a/c compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. both the motor and compressor are in on
- Bulletin:
- TSB-TRA055
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: inhibitor switch diagnosis information - this bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the inhibitor switch.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
- Bulletin:
- PS469
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Pitstop: manual evaporative emissions test for hard to find/small leaks - if the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated with dtc(s) p0442, p0455, p0456, or p0457 (evaporative emissions system-leak detected) and the evaporative (eva
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC141R1
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Tsb: sc141 - service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain
- Bulletin:
- TSB-CHA072R2
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (cs1604) - this bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the motor driven power steering (mdps) on some 2011-2014 my optima (qf
- Bulletin:
- PS493
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Tsb: defogging logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling - starting with 2010my, all kia vehicles, except rio (jb), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. depending on the spe
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA059R2
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: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 2011~2016my optima
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC141
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Tsb: sc141 - service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain
- Bulletin:
- SC141DP
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Dealer principal memo: sc141 - service campaign - attention: all kia dealer principals - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the
- Bulletin:
- SC141DPSM
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Service manager memo: sc141 - service campaign - attention: all kia service managers - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the u
- Bulletin:
- SC141QA
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc141 ? underbody ? additional anti-corrosion treatment
- Bulletin:
- TSB-CHA066R1
- Component:
- 021100 suspension:front:stabilizer bar
- Summary:
- Tsb: front stabilizer link replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front stabilizer links of some optima (tf/qf), optima hybrid (tf hev) and rio (ub) vehicles, which may experience an abnormal noise emanating from
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE091R1
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange (ele091) (rev 1) - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD172
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Tsb - outside rear combination lamp water intrusion - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp pads on some 2011-2015my optima (tf), produced from august 12, 2010 through july 23, 2015, and some 2011
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA068
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb - hcu/tcu logic improvement for dtc p1744 (400 mesh equipped transmissions only) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the hybrid control unit (hcu) on some 2011-2012my optima hybrid (tf hev), produced from febr
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE091R3
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA047_R2
- Component:
- 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Summary:
- Tsb - driveshaft serviceability - this bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. this bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA059_R3
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb - hcu/tcu upgrade ? for 100mesh solenoid equipped hybrid transmissions - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the hybrid control unit (hcu)
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA059_R4
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb - hcu/tcu upgrade ? for 100mesh solenoid - equipped hybrid transmissions - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the hybrid control unit (hc
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE147
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb - bms logic improvement for dtc p1b70 - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the battery management system (bms) on some 2011-2016my optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from february 15, 2011 through july 2
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE151
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: bms logic improvement after high voltage battery replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the battery management system (bms) on some 2011-2016my optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from february
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA068_CLOSED
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: hcu/tcu logic improvement for dtc p1744 (400 mesh equipped transmissions only) - tsb tra068 closed. refer to tsb tra079/sa351
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