Kia Optima Hybrid 2011–2013 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin TSBELE044 · NHTSA communication 10090602 · issued Jan 18, 2013
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2011–2013
model years
3
vehicle entries
Official summary
"tsb: high-voltage battery ordering and return procedure - this bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage lithium-ion batteries for optima hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as ""high-voltage batteries"" or hvbs). Every kia-approved hybrid dealership s parts and service departments should follow these procedures to ensure the fastest handling time and to minimize the possibility of charge-backs."
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.