2012 Kia Optima service bulletins & manufacturer communications
241 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Kia Optima. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 241
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona…CS2312_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 8, 2026
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona…TSB_CS2312_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 19, 2026
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a The…TSB_CS2312 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 18, 2025
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upg…CS2312_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 17, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indic…TSB_TRA046_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 17, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 3, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 28, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2303_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 5, 2024
- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is…TSB_TRA046_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional informati…PI1803YZ_TSB_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 22, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin has been revised to i…CS2310_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the v…CS2303B_OWNR2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 31, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the v…CS2303A_OWNR2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 21, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2303_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 13, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin provides information t…CS2310_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 6, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2303_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle…CS2303D_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2303_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 10, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle…CS2303B_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 17, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle…CS2303A_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of…CS2303_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement …TSB_TRA046_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BEARING CLEARANCE TESTER (BCT) PROCEDURES - This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Se…TSB_SST067_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 13, 2022
- PITSTOP: INJECTOR HARNESS ROUTING FOR PI1802Y/Z AND PI1803Y/Z ENGINE REPLACEMENTS - This bulletin provides information to address a no-start or hard start with poor running conditi…PS720 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 20, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 6, 2022
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of …PI1803YZ_TSB_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 23, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 2021
- This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however…TSB_SST067_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 4, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of …PI1803YZ_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 4, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 5, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of th…PI2002YZ_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2021
- 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU - LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to includ…PI1803_TSB_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of th…PI2002YZ_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 15, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 25, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bullet…TSB_ENG222_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 11, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bullet…TSB_ENG222_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 27, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: AIR FILTER AND NVLD REPLACEMENT (SA447) - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an evaporative leak test and…TSB_FUE049 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 12, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 25, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of …PI1803YZ_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 12, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 4, 2020
- PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assemb…PS675 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 25, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION AND EVAP LEAKAGE TEST (SC189) - This bulletin provides information on the install…SC189_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 3, 2020
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Owner Notification Letter - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to i…SC189_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 31, 2020
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Questions and AnswersSC189_QA · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 28, 2020
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Proof of Completion CardSC189_POC · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 28, 2020
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Completion LabelSC189_Label · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 28, 2020
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Memo - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an A…SC189_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 28, 2020
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189) - Dealer Principal Memo - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Caniste…SC189_DP · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 28, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z_Rev3) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin prov…PI1803YZ_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2020
- TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provi…PI1803YZ_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2020
- Technical service bulletin: service action: wiring signal interference check & engine noise inspection (sa379) - closed - superseded by pi1802yz/1803yz.TSB_ENG205_C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 30, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedur…TSB_CHA091_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 24, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating t…TSB_TRA046_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provi…PI1803YZ_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 9, 2020
- Product improvement campaign: tsb - engine replacement instructions for dtc p1326 (pi1803w/x) - closed - this bulletin has been superseded by pi1803y/z.PI1803WX_TSB_R5C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 2, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin prov…PI1803Y/Z_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - REV 5 -KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This b…PI1803_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some …TSB_ELE148 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 21, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedur…TSB_CHA091_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 10, 2020
- Owner Letter - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - *** THIRD NOTICE *** - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaig…PI1803_OWN#3_OPT · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 4, 2019
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin prov…TSBCHA084_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 26, 2019
- TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This b…PI1803WX_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 7, 2019
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R4: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU - LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to includ…PI1803_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 7, 2019
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bul…TSBCHA084_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 15, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provid…PI1803_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 10, 2019
- TSB: ECU UPGRADE - STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU softwar…TSBCHA060_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 5, 2019
- TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regardin…TSBCHA084_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 21, 2019
- TSB: TF/TF-HEV HEADLAMP INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or replace the headlamp assembly on some 2011-2013 MY Optima (TF, TF-HEV…TSBELE181 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 14, 2019
- This document is a Reimbursement Request that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the wa…WTY014_REIMB · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 11, 2019
- wty014_OWNR: This document is the Owner Notification Letter advising the customers of the Warranty Extension on the Headlamp Assembly on the 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima HEV vehi…WTY014_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 11, 2019
- WTY014_QA: This document is the Question and Answer guide for the warranty extension on the Headlamp Assembly for the 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima HEV vehicles.WTY014_QA · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 7, 2019
- WTY014_PSM: This document is the notification to the Parts and Service Managers advising them of the warranty extension on the Headlamp Assembly on 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima H…WTY014_PSM · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 7, 2019
- WTY014: This document is the Dealer Principal Notification advising of the Warranty Extension Program for the Headlamp Assembly on 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima HEV vehicles.WTY014_DP · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Contro…TSB_PI1803_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2019
- TSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT - This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR and 21101 2GK07QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (…TSBENG201_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 30, 2019
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now requ…TSBENG205_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 10, 2019
- TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 …PI1803WX_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 10, 2019
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now requ…TSBENG205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 5, 2019
- TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 …PI1803WX_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 3, 2019
- 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 vehicl…PI1803_OWN#2_OPT · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 3, 2019
- 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 conducting a Custo…CS1604OWNR_ADDL1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 21, 2019
- TSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT - This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) vehicles. Du…TSBENG201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 19, 2019
- TSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT - This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) vehicles. Du…TSBENG201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 19, 2019
- TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software…TSBCHA060_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 15, 2019
- VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides inf…VPI1803WX_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 11, 2019
- VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides info…VPI1803WX_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 1, 2019
- RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, January 25, 2019 Update - Dear Kia Retailer, At Kia, safety is a top priority and we wrote to you last August and again last October to provide you with u…DC_20190125 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 25, 2019
- TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides infor…TSBENG083_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 18, 2019
- TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU softwar…TSBCHA060_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 18, 2019
- TSB: PANORAMA SUNROOF CREAK OR RATTLE NOISE - This bulletin provides the procedure to apply felt tape on the panorama sunroof crossmember on some 2012-2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, …TSBBOD185 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 9, 2019
- TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t…TSBCHA084_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 4, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provi…VPI1803_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 2019
- TSB - ECU UPGRADE ? STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU softwar…TSBCHA060_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 20, 2018
- TSB: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some models listed below, wh…TSBCHA091 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 28, 2018
- TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electronic Cont…TSBCHA084 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 16, 2018
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously p…VPI1803WX_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 9, 2018
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - TSB - ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE - This document is the Technical Service Bulletin for the new Product Improvement Campaign t…VPI1803_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 31, 2018
- 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…VPI1803_OWNER_OP · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 26, 2018
- 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 reg…DC_20181026 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2018
- 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 p…VPI1803_QA · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2018
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Attention: All Kia Dealer Service Managers, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a so…VPI1803_DSM · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2018
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software updat…VPI1803_DP · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2018
- 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 Augus…TSBCHA092 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 12, 2018
- Warranty extension program (wty011) - request for reimbursement form - 2012-2013 my optima brake stopper pad kia new vehicle limited warranty extensionWTY011_REIMB · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 28, 2018
- 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 orde…WTY011_OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 28, 2018
- Warranty extension program (wty011) - q & a - 2012-2013 my optima brake pedal stopper pad new vehicle limited warranty extensionWTY011_QA · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 26, 2018
- 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 stoppe…WTY011_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 26, 2018
- 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 2…WTY011_DP · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 26, 2018
- 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?…DC_20180828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 28, 2018
- 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 - ECM UPGRADE ? STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU softwar…TSBCHA060_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 23, 2018
- TSB - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceabi…TSBTRA047_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 16, 2018
- 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 fr…TSBENG172 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 13, 2017
- 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 u…TSBELE091R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 20, 2017
- 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), produc…TSBBOD172 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 31, 2017
- WTY - SC147 Claims Processing Procedures - REVISED - Authorization of Claims Processing for SC147 - See this bulletin for specific handling procedures regarding SC147.WTY201709R5 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2017
- 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 certa…PT20201-0002R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 1, 2017
- 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 d…WTY201709R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 26, 2017
- 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 2…PT20201-0002R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 14, 2017
- 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 (sc…WTYCS201609RETIR · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 10, 2017
- 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 f…PS474 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 27, 2017
- 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-…TSB-CLI026R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2017
- TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (CS1604) - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the Motor …TSB-CHA072R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 19, 2017
- 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 wi…PS493 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 21, 2017
- TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional ant…TSB-SC141R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 28, 2017
- 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 (Evaporat…PS469 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 18, 2017
- 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: 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) vehi…TSB-CHA066R1 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 16, 2016
- TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional ant…TSB-SC141 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 6, 2016
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc141 ? Underbody ? Additional anti-corrosion treatmentSC141QA · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- 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 m…SC141DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- 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…SC141DP · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- 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 …TSB-ENG160R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 15, 2016
- 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: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.TSB-TRA055 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 31, 2016
- TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative…TSB-SC135R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 14, 2016
- 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 …TSB-ENG160 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 11, 2016
- 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 e…PS266R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 30, 2016
- Owner notification letter (sc135) - dear kia owner, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program regarding the evapora…SC135OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 19, 2016
- Q and a (sc135/wty009) - evaporative canister voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension programSC135QA · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 15, 2016
- Dealer parts & service manager memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer parts and service managers, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warr…SC135DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 15, 2016
- Dealer principal memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer principals, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program to insp…SC135DEALERP · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 15, 2016
- Tsb: voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (sc135) - this bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative…TSBSC135 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 15, 2016
- Tsb rev1: mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (cs1604) - this bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the m…TSBCHA072R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 13, 2016
- 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 …PS343 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 28, 2016
- TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: OPTIMA (QF) AND SOUL (AM) AVN AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA168) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system and…TSB-ELE060 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 28, 2016
- Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (cs1604) - this bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the motor …TSBCHA072 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 16, 2016
- 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 programCS1604QA · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- 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 …CS1604OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- 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 hav…CS1604FORM · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: cs1604 - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a customer satisfaction / warranty extension program regarding the motor driven power steerin…CS1604DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- 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 …CS1604DEALERP · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- 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…WTY004BULLETINR1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 30, 2016
- 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 i…WTY004OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 10, 2016
- 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…WTY004FORM · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 6, 2016
- 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 s…WTY004DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 6, 2016
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front stabilizer links of some Optima (TF/QF), Optima Hybrid (TF…TSB_CHA066 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 3, 2016
- "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…TSBCHA066 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 3, 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: 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 specif…TSB-ELE-077-R1 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jan 29, 2016
- 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…TSB-CHA-060 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 20, 2016
- 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 effi…TSBSST041 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 19, 2015
- 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 serv…TSBGEN076 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 29, 2015
- 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…TSB-ELE091R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 12, 2015
- 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 un…TSBELE091 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2015
- 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 reprogram…TSBTRA049R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2015
- 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 v…PS422 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 31, 2015
- 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…TB-PS-422 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · issued Jul 1, 2015
- 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…TSBELE089 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 26, 2015
- 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…TSBELE089 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 26, 2015
- 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 in…PS414 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 19, 2015
- 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 in…PS414 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 19, 2015
- 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 d…TSBTRA051R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- 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 d…TSBTRA051R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- "tech tip: buzzing noise from dash symptom: buzzing noise coming from dash area. Repair: operate the air-temp controls or the vent air position control setting. If the noise stops …TT065 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 22, 2015
- 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 ac…PS400 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 24, 2015
- 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,…PS365R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 27, 2015
- Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to possible compatibility issues between navigation head units and sd cards wh…PS387 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 6, 2015
- 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…TSBSC114R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 27, 2015
- 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 vehi…SC114OWNEROPTIMA · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 11, 2015
- Q and a: sc114 ecu update mil on with dtc p0087 / voluntary service campaign q&aSC114QA · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 9, 2015
- 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) …SC114DEALERSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 9, 2015
- 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 certa…SC114DEALERP · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 9, 2015
- 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) veh…TSBCLI026 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 5, 2015
- Tsb: optima (qf) and soul (am) avn and base audio system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system and base audio system software of some 2…TSBELE060R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 19, 2014
- Tsb: uvo upgrade rio (ub), sportage (sl), soul (am), optima (qf) and sorento (xma) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on all 2012my rio (ub), sport…TSBELE056R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 19, 2014
- 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 …TSBELE077 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 5, 2014
- Kia optima /sorento: 2012-2014 rear view camera requires replacement on specific models. *lj077 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.060 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2014
- 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, whic…TSB-CHA044R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 8, 2014
- 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 DT…PS327 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 25, 2014
- 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 flas…PS235R1 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jun 25, 2014
- 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.TSB-CLI024 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 20, 2014
- 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 ex…TSB-CHA044R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 11, 2014
- 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 va…PS322 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 22, 2014
- 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…TSB-TRA051 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 22, 2014
- 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 ex…TSB-CHA044 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 22, 2014
- 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…PS315 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 19, 2014
- 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,…TSB-BOD104 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 9, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.104 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2014
- 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 preve…TSB-SST033 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 15, 2014
- TECH TIP: HVAC Blower Stuck on High - This article give the procedure to follow when the HVAC Blower is stuck on high.TT060 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2014
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: OPTIMA (QF) EWGA INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT (SA119A) - On some Optima (QF) vehicles with a 2.0 T-GDI engine produced from start of production to December 13, 20…TSB-ENG138 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 17, 2014
- Kia: the voltage value boost pressure actuator position control needs inspecting by using gds due to malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminating. Model 2012 optima. *peTSB-138 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.056 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT017 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
- TSB: FUEL FILLER DOOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure for inspecting and repairing a potential concern with the fuel filler door operation o…TSB-BOD097R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 8, 2013
- TURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION - Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines.PS280 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 9, 2013
- 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 …TSB-FUE026 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 2, 2013
- 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 sun…PS208R1 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 25, 2013
- 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) vehicl…TSB-BOD103 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 24, 2013
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE - MIL ON WITH DTC P0300 AND/OR P0301, P0302, P0303 AND P0304 (SA151) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for s…TSB-FUE025 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 5, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.103 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2013
- 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 bol…TSB-026 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Kia: due to some vehicles experiencing an illumination malfunction indicator lamp (mil), the electronic control module (ecm) system needs to be upgraded and reprogrammed with gds d…TSB-025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2013
- 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).TSBBOD102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 30, 2013
- 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,…PS274 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 23, 2013
- 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 (…TSBCHA040 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 6, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS274 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2013
- 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 resu…TSB-040 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2013
- 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 suspensi…PS251 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 16, 2013
- Tsb: ecm upgrade - driving performance improvement (ver.2) - this bulletin provides information related to a controller software upgrade for all 2011~2012my optima hybrid vehicles.TSBENG132R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 25, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.097 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
- 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 replacemen…TSBTRA049 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 29, 2013
- 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 si…TSBTRA047R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 25, 2013
- 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 th…PS235 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 18, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS235 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2013
- 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)…PS226 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 28, 2012
- Pitstop: ventilated seat operation - some vehicles are equipped with ventilated front seats to improve occupant comfort by drawing interior vehicle air temperature through the seat…PS224R1 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 15, 2012
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS226 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2012
- 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 hav…TSBELE038 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 5, 2012
- 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…TSB-039 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2012
- Kia: when engine is at 2000 rpm and operating temperature, it may experience, from the balance shaft module (bsm), a whistling noise. *peTSB-119 REV-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2012
- Kia: optima dashboard shifter position indicator. *kbPS205 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2012
- Kia: some vehicles warning light for the engine may illuminate. Voltage should be recorded on ro sheet. Use gds for lower mechanical stop of boost pressure. *peTSB-110 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 2011
- Kia: the malfunction indicator light (mil) will illuminate and the voltage value, for boost pressure actuator position control, needs inspecting, by using gds, on some vehicles. Mo…TSB-110 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 1, 2011
- Kia: some vehicles equipped with stability control, while performing a dynamic test drive during pdi inspection, the stability control warning lamp may illuminate. *pePS-190 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · issued Oct 1, 2011
- Kia: on some 2011 optima models the malfunction light may be on with a stored trouble code. Problem is with the wastegate actuator. *rm updated 12/20/11. *pePS172 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2011