2014 KIA OPTIMA Recall
- 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.
2014 KIA OPTIMA TSBs (145)
- Bulletin:
- 077
- Component:
- 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
- Summary:
- Kia optima /sorento: 2012-2014 rear view camera requires replacement on specific models. *lj
- Bulletin:
- PS-417
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: crankshaft position sensor (ckp) variation has not learned causing misfire of engine and malfunction indicator light (mil) to come in dash. model all. no years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 067
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 137
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- 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:
- PS307
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS330
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS348
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS364
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS246
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS286
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT007
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 054
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 061
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 062-REV1A
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE-100R2
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to address
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE-0921-R1
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Tsb / sirius audio mutes (drops out) intermittently in open spaces - this bulletin provides information about the replacement of the shark-fin style roof antenna of some 2014~2016my sportage (sl) vehicles, produced from august 1, 2014 throu
- Bulletin:
- TSB-BOD-120
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Service action: door module replacement (sa218) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace right front door module assembly on certain 2014~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from march 1, 2014 through july 31, 2014, which may exh
- 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:
- 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:
- TSBENG149
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: 2.4 gdi mil on with dtc(s) p0263/ p0266/ p0269/ p0272 - this bulletin provides information about the replacement of the fuel injectors in some sorento (xma) produced 12/17/2012~12/11/2014, optima (qf) produced 07/28/2013~10/02/2015, op
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE085R1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: uvo software upgrade - media button inoperative - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system of some 2014~2015my sportage (sl), forte (yd), optima (tf/qf), optima hybrid (tf hev) and sorento (xma) vehicles, which
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE100R3
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl) 2015~2016my sedo
- 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:
- TSBELE101
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "combined tsb/service action: base audio system upgrade (sa 223) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014my soul (ps), optima (tf/qf), sorento (xma), sportage (sl), rio (ub), and fort
- 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:
- TSBCHA071
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Tsb: front wheel bearing noise - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace both front wheel bearings on 2014my optima (qf) vehicles that experience an unusual noise (humming or popping) that is isolated to the front wheel bearing. the
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD143
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- "tsb: combination lamp water intrusion - this bulletin provides the procedure to install additional foam gaskets in both rear tail lamps on 2014-2015my optima (qf) vehicles, when either of the lamp housings may indicate water inside. on som
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE090
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: 'c' state error message on version 8.5 map update - this bulletin describes an sd card replacement procedure for customers that have a specific error displayed on the navigation head unit (shown below) after purchasing and installing a
- 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:
- TSBELE085
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: uvo software upgrade ' media button inoperative - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system of some 2014~2015my sportage (sl), forte (yd), optima (tf/qf), optima hybrid (tf hev) and sorento (xma) vehicles, which
- Bulletin:
- PS404
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: high-pitched squeal noise before coming to a complete stop - on some vehicles, customers may complain of an intermittent squeal when coming to a stop. this concern is often due to the brake pads not freely floating within the calip
- Bulletin:
- PS377
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: korean error messages on navigation display - this article provides information to address the following customer complaints on navigation head units (avn 3.0 or avn 3.5): * korean error message that starts with navi.exe or * korea
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA056
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: steering feel improvement (sa188) - this bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the logic for the motor driven power steering (mpds) ecu of some 2014~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from august 23,
- 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:
- 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:
- PS364
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- Pitstop: water leak/condensation in rear outer tail lamp(s) - on some 2014~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, customers may complain about water droplets forming inside the rear tail lamp lenses following a rainstorm or after washing their vehicl
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- PS457
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: variant coding integrated brake actuation units (ibau) - when replacing the integrated brake actuation unit, it is necessary to perform variant coding of the new module. for additional information related to variant coding click th
- 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:
- PS464
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: no communication with blind spot detection after collision repairs - this pitstop provides information relating to 2014-2015my optima (qf) vehicles with blind spot detection (bsd), which may exhibit a 'check bsd system' message and
- 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:
- TSB ELE101_SA223
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014 my soul (ps), optima (tf/qf), sorento (xma), sportage (sl), rio (ub), and forte (yd) vehicles to improve bluetooth® connectivity, phonebook downl
- Bulletin:
- TSB ELE100_SA222
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014 my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to improve bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and to improve "incoming
- Bulletin:
- PS392
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: intermittent 'no start' in cold temperatures with 'check bsd system' message on cluster - on some optima (qf) vehicles, a customer may experience an intermittent 'no start' concern, on cold start-up and in cooler temperatures. this
- 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:
- PS307
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Pit stop: programming a third smart key on certain 2014-15my vehicles - in past smart key systems, the maximum amount of keys that could be programmed to a vehicle was 2. on certain 2014-15my kia vehicles, the amount of keys that can be pro
- 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-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-GEN067
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: information collection related to electrical concerns - to enhance communication of dealer findings regarding electrical concerns, a photo collection warranty time reimbursement program is being implemented.
- 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:
- PS318
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: diagnosing sirius traffic issues - this article provides diagnostic information in regards to specific sirius traffic customer complaints, as detailed in this article.
- 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-ELE117
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: navigation software update - no sirius traffic display - this bulletin provides the procedure for updating the navigation software on some sportage (sl), cadenza (vg), optima (qf/tf), and optima (tf hev) vehicles, which may experience
- 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:
- 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:
- TSB-ENG137R2
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc005) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) in certain vehicles sold in
- 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:
- PS348
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: dim head unit display in cold weather conditions - refer to this article when addressing a customer complaint related to a base audio head unit display which appears to have no display or a dim display (see image below) at or below
- 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-GEN057
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Tsb: general information and diagnosis for smart key fob systems and start/stop buttons - this bulletin provides information related to the smart key systems on vehicles equipped with a/t (automatic transaxle) and start/stop buttons (ssb).
- 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-ELE062R2
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: navigation unit software upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software on some 2014my cadenza (vg) sorento (xma) and optima (tf/qf) vehicles, produced from march 11, 2013 through january 24
- 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-BOD167
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Tsb: exterior emblem replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front and rear kia emblems on some 2014-2015my optima (qf) and replace the front and if necessary, the rear emblems on some 2014-2015my sorento (xma) veh
- 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:
- TSB-ELE100R4
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Tsb: uvo system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014-2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl), 2015-2016my sedona (yp), and 2014-2015(my) optima (q
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE101R3
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: base audio system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf, qf), forte (yd), sportage (sl), and rio (ub) vehicles, to improve blueto
- 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:
- PS464R1
- Component:
- 260000 forward collision avoidance
- Summary:
- Pitstop: no communication with blind spot - this pitstop provides information relating to 2014-2015my optima (qf) vehicles with blind spot detection (bsd), which may exhibit a ?check bsd system? message and no communication with the bsd sys
- 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:
- WTYCS201701
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction bulletin: 2017-01 - 2014 my optima (tf) engine short block warranty extension - the purpose of this bulletin is to provide information related to the extension of the new vehicle limited warranty for the engine short
- 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:
- TSBELE061CLOSED
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Tsb closed: service action: soul (ps), optima (qf) and sorento (xm) navigation system upgrade (sa161) - ele061 / sa161 closed
- 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:
- 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:
- PS464_R2
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Pitstop - no communication with blind spot detection after collision repairs - this pitstop provides information relating to the vehicles listed below with blind spot detection (bsd), which may exhibit a ?check bsd system? message and no co
- Bulletin:
- VPI1802_DP
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Dealer principal notice - this notice advised the dealer principal of the new product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
- Bulletin:
- VPI1802_DSM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Dealer service manager notice - this notice advised the dealer service manager of the new product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing
- Bulletin:
- VPI1802_QA
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Q & a - this document is the q & a for the new product improvement campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
- Bulletin:
- VPI1802_OWNER_OP
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign: dear kia optima owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting an important product improvement campaign to perform a software update on some 2014 my optima vehicles equipped with 2.4l gasoline direct injection
- Bulletin:
- VPI1802_TSB_R1
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Tsb: product improvement campaign: knock sensor detection system - ecu logic improvement (pi1802) - this bulletin provides information related to a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to install the knock sensor detection syste
- 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:
- VPI1802_TSB_R2
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign (pi1802) - tsb - knock sensor detection system - ecu logic improvement (pi1802) - this bulletin provides information related to a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to install the knock sensor dete
- Bulletin:
- VPI1802A1_DSM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign (pi1802a1) update - dealer service manager letter - as announced in july 2018, kia motors america, inc. has been conducting a product improvement campaign (pi1802) to perform a software update to protect the eng
- Bulletin:
- VPI1802A1_OWNER
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign (pi1802a1) update - owner letter - dear kia optima owner: as we previously notified you, kia motors america, inc. is conducting an important product improvement campaign to perform a software update on some 201
- 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:
- VPI1802WX_TSB
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign (pi1802) - tsb - engine replacement instructions for dtc p1326 (pi1802w/x) - this bulletin provides information related to the technical service bulletin previously published in july 2018 (pi1802, rev 2, 09/24/2
- 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:
- 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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