2003 Kia Optima service bulletins & manufacturer communications
22 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Kia Optima. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 22
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bull…TSB_BOD055_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 13, 2021
- 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…PS539 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2018
- 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 model…TSB-GEN085R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 18, 2017
- 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 t…TSB-GEN085 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 4, 2016
- TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phon…PS443 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2016
- Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model.…TSBTRA046 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 6, 2013
- Kia: intermittent mil on with no fault code stored; information about dtc p1330. Provides information relating to certain vehicles. In affected vehicles an intermittent short to gr…TSB-068 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2010
- Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. Information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may expe…TSB-044 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2009
- Kia: during a service procedure that requires the subframe to be removed from a 2001-2005 optima (ms) (v-6 or i-4), an improved service procedure has been developed to enhance serv…TSB-026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2009
- Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia mod…KT-2008082201 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 28, 2008
- This bulletin provides information relating to an engine hesitation or the illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) for p0123 (throttle position sensor / switch (a) cir…038 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Supplement restraint system (srs) warning lamp illumination for b1378 and b1382. *nj035 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Hesitation for a short period of time after an initial cold start. Ecm reprogramming/upgrade. *tt023 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2005
- Improved timing belts for the kia rio and optima. *tt82 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Enhanced diagnosis and repair for p0446/p2422. *tt006 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 2004
- O2 sensor engine control module upgrade. *tt016 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Service letters to dealers and owners and questionnaire regarding air conditioning receiver-drier replacement. *ttSC033 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 26, 2003
- This technical service bulletin provides information on a service campaign to replace the air conditioning system receiver-driver on 2003my optima models produced from 11/14/02 thr…033 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Optima charging system - v6 engine. *tt012 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2003
- Charging system changes to improve alternator output in high ambient temperature severe operating conditions. *tt011 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2003
- Srs indicator on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 9-3 or driver's seat belt buckle replacement. *tt01055 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 22, 2002
- Air quality system. Kia tech times. *tt56 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2002