2012 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.

2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID TSBs (83)

Bulletin:
TSB-128
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Kia: information is provided regarding the procedure of replacing the purge control solenoid valve (pcsv), on some vehicles. models 2012 optima. *pe
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:
PS292
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
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:
PS400
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Pitstop: smart pedal feature - the 'smart pedal' is an integral part of the engine management system (ems) functionality which monitors and prevents the simultaneous activation of accelerator and brake pedals. when engaged, the feature redu
Bulletin:
TSBELE038
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: information for dealer uvo upgrade / retail customer - this bulletin provides the retail customer's procedure for upgrading the kia uvo (your voice) system. kia uvo owners have the option to download available upgrades directly from th
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:
TSBELE077
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 below for specific models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequate im
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:
TSBENG128
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: pcsv inspection and replacement (sa142) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, replace the pcsv (purge control solenoid valve) on some 2012my optima hybrid vehicles produced from september 18, 2012 to nove
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:
PS365R1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: bluetooth® issues after iphone® ios 8 software update - this article provides information related to possible bluetooth concerns when using an iphone® with ios 8.x (ios 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, etc.) while paired to a he
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:
TSB-BOD103
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Tsb: 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 m
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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