2013 KIA OPTIMA Recalls (2)

Campaign:
17V224000 on 04/04/2017
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
08/11/2010 - 05/14/2014
Affected:
618,160
Defect:
Kia motor company (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 optima, 2012-2014 sorento and 2011-2013 sportage vehicles. machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Consequence:
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. the recall began june 20, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc147.
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.
Campaign:
18V363000 on 06/04/2018
Component:
Air bags: air bag control module
Manufactured:
06/04/2009 - 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.

2013 KIA OPTIMA TSBs (132)

Bulletin:
TSB-039
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Kia: bulletin is providing cautionary information on installation of when bolt holes of rear upper arm are not properly aligned with subframe, and bolt may become loose. model 2011-2013 optima. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-026
Component:
072000 fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Summary:
Kia: 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
Bulletin:
077
Component:
135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:
Kia optima /sorento: 2012-2014 rear view camera requires replacement on specific models. *lj
Bulletin:
TB-PS-422
Component:
250000 electronic stability control
Summary:
Kia: some vehicles would hesitate on hard acceleration and electronic stability control (esc) light illuminates; would need to replace hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) with latest software module. model 2012-13 optima. *pe
Bulletin:
045
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
104
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS297
Component:
022400 suspension:rear:shock absorber
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS226
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS231
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS235
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
103
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
124
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS274
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
TSB-BOD-128
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Service action: fuel door actuator replacement (sa217) - this bulletin describes the procedure to replace the fuel door actuator of some 2013my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from february 1, 2013 ~ march 14, 2013, which may exhibit an inop
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:
TSB-CHA-060
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Tsb: ecm upgrade - steering logic improvement - this bulletin provides information related to the mdps ecu software upgrade for some 2011 ~ 2014my optima (tf/qf) vehicles, produced from job #1 through july 27, 2014, which may experience a n
Bulletin:
TSB-ELE-081-R2
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: uvo system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2013my soul (am), sorento (xm), optima (tf/qf), rio (ub) and sportage (sl) vehicles to improve bluetooth connectivity.
Bulletin:
TSB-ELE-080-R2
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: avn system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2013my optima (tf/qf) and some 2013my soul (am) vehicles, to improve bluetooth® connectivity.
Bulletin:
TSB-ELE-082-R2
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: base audio system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system and base audio system software of some 2013my soul (am), optima (tf/qf), sorento (xma) and forte (td) vehicles, to improve bluetooth®
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:
TSBGEN076
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: proper oil grade / viscosity selection for turbo equipped vehicles - this bulletin provides information related to the proper engine oil grade / viscosity to be used when servicing vehicles equipped with a turbocharger. in addition to
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:
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:
PS422
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: abs hecu replacement due to hesitation concerns - when addressing customer concerns regarding hesitation from the vehicle on hard acceleration, test drive the vehicle to verify the concern. prior to test driving the vehicle, elimin
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:
PS414
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Pitstop: difficulty assembling strut bearing/insulator - on some optima vehicles, when replacing the strut insulator or strut bearing with new parts you may encounter difficulty installing the new strut bearing into place on the insulator.
Bulletin:
TSBCLI026
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Tsb: a/c evaporator freeze-up during extended drive - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the evaporator temperature sensor of some optima (tf/qf) and sorento (xma) vehicles (see production dates on page 3), which may experience
Bulletin:
TSBSC114R1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: voluntary service campaign: ecm upgrade - mil on with dtc p0087 (sc114) - this bulletin provides information related to an ecm software update for the engine control unit (ecu) in certain 2012~2014my sorento, 2012~2013my optima, and 2
Bulletin:
SC114DEALERP
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dealer principal memo: attention: all dealer principals - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, to update the engine control unit (ecu) in certain 2012-2014 my sorento, 2012-2013 my optima, and 2012-2013
Bulletin:
SC114DEALERSM
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dealer service manager memo: attention: all kia service managers - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign to update the engine control unit (ecu) in certain 2012-2014 my sorento, 2012-2013 my optima, and 20
Bulletin:
SC114OWNEROPTIMA
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Owner letter: dear kia optima owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign to update the engine control unit (ecu) in certain 2012-2013 my optima vehicles which could otherwise experience a decrease in accelera
Bulletin:
SC114QA
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Q and a: sc114 ' ecu update ' mil on with dtc p0087 / voluntary service campaign q&a
Bulletin:
TSBELE080
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: service action: avn system upgrade (sa189) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2013my optima (tf/qf) and some 2013my soul (am) vehicles, to improve bluetooth® connectivity. kia is
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:
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:
TSBBOD098
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Tsb: optima right hand fender split repair procedure - this bulletin provides information related to some 2013my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from may 17, 2013 to may 18, 2013, which may exhibit a split in the metal on the inner portion o
Bulletin:
TSBELE045
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: service action: uvo software upgrade (sa136) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the 2013my optima uvo system. kia is requesting the completion of this service action on all affected 2013my optima vehicles prior to del
Bulletin:
PS226
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Pitstop: panorama sunroof trim seal loose - optima's produced from sop to october 24, 2012, equipped with panorama sunroof option, may exhibit a loose or sagging side trim seal (a). a portion of the side trim seal may become detached and ca
Bulletin:
PS224R1
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Pitstop: ventilated seat operation - some vehicles are equipped with ventilated front seats to improve occupant comfort by drawing interior vehicle air temperature through the seating surfaces. the customer perception may be that the seat i
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:
PS235
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: horn chirp and parking lamps inop when locking doors with rke fob - this gives instructions on the procedure to follow if you encounter a customer complaint relating to the vehicle not producing an audible tone or horn chirp, and t
Bulletin:
PS251
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Pitstop: 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.
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:
PS274
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Pitstop: 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 som
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:
PS231
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Pitstop: 2013 kia optima customer tips: in an effort to better educate and familiarize customers about some of the features in their recently purchased 2013 kia vehicle, kia motors america would like all dealership service personnel to be f
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:
PS414
Component:
021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
Summary:
Pitstop: difficulty assembling strut bearing/insulator - on some optima vehicles, when replacing the strut insulator or strut bearing with new parts you may encounter difficulty installing the new strut bearing into place on the insulator.
Bulletin:
WTY004BULLETINR1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Warranty bulletin: wty004 - 2011-2014 my optima (tf/qf) engine short block warranty extension (wty004) - this warranty bulletin provides information related to the extension of the new vehicle limited warranty for the engine short block ass
Bulletin:
WTY004DEALERPSM
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dealer parts and service manager memo: wty004 - effective immediately, kia motors america, inc. has extended the warranty coverage of the kia new vehicle limited warranty for the short block assembly (engine block, crankshaft and bearings,
Bulletin:
WTY004FORM
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Request for reimbursement form: wty004 - if you have paid to have your engine repaired/replaced due to connecting rod failure, you may be eligible for reimbursement for some or all of that expense. mail this completed request for reimbursem
Bulletin:
WTY004OWNER
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Owner letter: wty004 - dear kia optima owner: kia motors america takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. in order to maintain these standards, kia is extending the warranty coverage, to all owners, for the en
Bulletin:
TSB-SST033
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Tsb: 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
Bulletin:
TT060
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tech tip: hvac blower stuck on high - this article give the procedure to follow when the hvac blower is stuck on high.
Bulletin:
TSB-BOD104
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Tsb: driver?s side seat cushion cover detaching - this bulletin provides information about some 2012~2013my optima (qf) models, produced from august 9, 2011 through april 11, 2013, which may experience a loose or disengaged driver?s side se
Bulletin:
TSB-CHA044
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the mdps motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the mdps when tur
Bulletin:
TSB-TRA051
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ? dtc p0741 - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the damper clutch (d/c) solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtc p0741 (active or history), instead of replacing th
Bulletin:
PS315
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Pit stop: gdi injector spray tip deposits - a design feature of vehicles equipped with a gasoline direct injection (gdi) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. therefore, it is complet
Bulletin:
PS322
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Pit stop: dtc p0456 and charcoal canister leaks - when addressing a concern related to a dtc p0456 (evaporative emissions system ? small leak detected), and an inspection of the vapor lines, connections and fuel cap reveal no abnormalities,
Bulletin:
TSB-CHA044R1
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the mdps motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the mdps when tur
Bulletin:
TSB-CLI024
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb: testing a/c compressor function using gds - this bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test a/c compressor function using the gds.
Bulletin:
PS235R1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: horn answer back or parking lamps inop when locking doors with rke/smk fob - when addressing a customer complaint related to an inoperative parking light confirmation flash, and/or audible answer back when locking the vehicle with
Bulletin:
PS327
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Pitstop: resetting cylinder balance adaptation values - when addressing a cylinder balance concern on a vehicle equipped with a 2.4l gdi engine, it is important to note that the dtc may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and
Bulletin:
TSB-ENG160
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: ecu upgrade ? mil on with dtc(s) p0420/p0171 - this bulletin provides information related to the ecu software upgrade for some 2012~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from august 12, 2011 to october 2, 2015, some 2012~2015my sorento
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:
TSB-CHA044R2
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement - rev 2 - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the mdps motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the mdps
Bulletin:
TSB-FUE026
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: 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) illuminate
Bulletin:
PS280
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Turbocharger oil line inspection - follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines.
Bulletin:
PS297
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Pit 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 s
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:
PS339
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
Pitstop: remote start system diagnostic hotline - when diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable hotlin
Bulletin:
TSB-ENG160R1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: ecu upgrade ? mil on with dtc(s) p0420/p0171 - this bulletin provides information related to the ecu software upgrade for some 2012~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from august 12, 2011 to october 2, 2015, some 2012~2015my sorento
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-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:
TSB-CLI026R1
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb: a/c evaporator freeze-up during extended drive - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the evaporator temperature sensor of some 2011-2014my optima (tf/qf) and 2011-2013my sorento (xma) vehicles only (see production dates on
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:
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:
PT20201-0002R3
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Parts bullletin: 20201-0002 (revision 3.1) - this bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year optima, sorento, and sportage vehicles.
Bulletin:
WTY201709R4
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Warranty bulletin: 2017-09.r4 - sc147 claims processing procedures - this warranty bulletin accompanies tsb sc147 theta ii engine inspection and/or replacement and is provided to dealers for specific guidance with claim administration and p
Bulletin:
WTYCS201609RETIR
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Customer satisfaction bulletin 2016-09 - retired for certain optima model vehicles. see customer satisfaction bulletin 2017-01. for other optima models, see wty bulletin2017-09 (sc147)
Bulletin:
PS474
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: tpms sensor position - when diagnosing tpms-related dtcs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. the tpms positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a kds.
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:
PS208R1
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Pitstop: 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.
Bulletin:
PT20201-0002R4
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Parts bulletin - theta ii engine safety recall (sc147) - this bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year optima, sorento, and sportage veh
Bulletin:
WTY201709R5
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Wty - sc147 claims processing procedures - revised - authorization of claims processing for sc147 - see this bulletin for specific handling procedures regarding sc147.
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:
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:
TSBENG172
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Tsb - service action: turbo oil feed line replacement (sa300) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed line on some 2011-2015my optima (tf), produced from november 1, 2010 through august 30, 2011, 2012-2015my opt
Bulletin:
TSBCHA060_R1
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Tsb - ecm upgrade ? steering logic improvement -this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides information related to the mdps ecu software upgrade for some 2011 ~ 2014my optima (tf/qf) vehicles, p
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:
DC_20180828
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dealer communication - recent kia media reports - dear kia retailer, you and your customers may have seen recent media reports regarding thermal incidents in kia vehicles or nhtsa?s announcement of the opening of a defect petition for fire
Bulletin:
WTY011_DP
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
Warranty extension program (wty011) - dealer principal letter - kia motors america, inc. is extending the warranty coverage, to all owners, for the brake pedal stopper pad on all 2012-2013 my optima (qf) vehicles, manufactured at kmmg, from
Bulletin:
WTY011_DPSM
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
Warranty extension program (wty011) - dealer parts & service manager letter - kia motors america, inc. is extending the warranty coverage, to all owners, for the brake pedal stopper pad on all 2012-2013 my optima (qf) vehicles, manufactured
Bulletin:
WTY011_OWNER
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
Warranty extension program (wty011) - owner letter - dear kia optima owner: kia motors america, inc. takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. in order to maintain these standards, kia is extending the new vehi
Bulletin:
WTY011_QA
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
Warranty extension program (wty011) - q & a - 2012-2013 my optima brake pedal stopper pad new vehicle limited warranty extension
Bulletin:
WTY011_REIMB
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
Warranty extension program (wty011) - request for reimbursement form - 2012-2013 my optima brake stopper pad kia new vehicle limited warranty extension
Bulletin:
DC_20181026
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Dealer communication - recent kia media reports, october 26 2018 update - dear kia retailer, we wrote to you in late august to provide you with an update regarding news reports regarding non-collision fires in kia vehicles and nhtsa?s annou
Bulletin:
VPI1803_DP
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - dealer principal letter - attention: all kia dealer principals, kia is conducting a product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine fro
Bulletin:
VPI1803_DSM
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - dealer service manager letter - attention: all kia dealer service managers, kia is conducting a product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect th
Bulletin:
VPI1803_OWNER_OP
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - owner letter - 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.
Bulletin:
TSBCHA092
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: brake pedal stopper pad replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the brake pedal stopper pad on some 2012-2013my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from august 12, 2011 through september 27, 2013. the brake pedal stopp
Bulletin:
VPI1803_QA
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - questions and answers - engine control unit (ecu) software update - this document is the q & a for the new product improvement campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the engine
Bulletin:
VPI1803_TSB
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - tsb - engine control unit (ecu) software update - this document is the technical service bulletin for the new product improvement campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the eng

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