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Technical Service Bulletins For 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

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Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletin #PS365R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10092100

Date Of Bulletin

20150327

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS365R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10092100

Date Of Bulletin

20150327

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE089

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10089742

Date Of Bulletin

20150626

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE089

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NHTSA #10089742

Date Of Bulletin

20150626

Failing Component Name

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE085

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10089825

Date Of Bulletin

20150513

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE085

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10089825

Date Of Bulletin

20150513

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE085

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089825

Date Of Bulletin

20150513

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS402

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10089842

Date Of Bulletin

20150521

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

"PITSTOP: UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION (AVN 4.0) FUNCTIONALITY AND REQUIRED USE OF USB CABLE - FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) EQUIPPED VEHICLES REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS: ¿H UN


Technical Service Bulletin #PS402

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089842

Date Of Bulletin

20150521

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

"PITSTOP: UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION (AVN 4.0) FUNCTIONALITY AND REQUIRED USE OF USB CABLE - FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) EQUIPPED VEHICLES REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS: ¿H UN


Technical Service Bulletin #TT066

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA #10089848

Date Of Bulletin

20150527

Failing Component Name

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Description

"TECH TIP: DTC C1203 OR C1212 - SPEED SENSOR FAILURE SYMPTOM: C1203 ¿ RH FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR OPEN/SHORT AND/OR C1212 ¿ VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR FAILURE. REPAIR: CHECK FOR A SHORT IN THE MAIN ESC HARNESS NEAR THE RADIATOR BRACKET. VERI


Technical Service Bulletin #TT066

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089848

Date Of Bulletin

20150527

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

"TECH TIP: DTC C1203 OR C1212 - SPEED SENSOR FAILURE SYMPTOM: C1203 ¿ RH FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR OPEN/SHORT AND/OR C1212 ¿ VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR FAILURE. REPAIR: CHECK FOR A SHORT IN THE MAIN ESC HARNESS NEAR THE RADIATOR BRACKET. VERI


Technical Service Bulletin #TT067

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089849

Date Of Bulletin

20150522

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

"TECH TIP: DTC P1A89 - DC/DC CONVERTER CURRENT SENSOR FAULT SYMPTOM: DTC - MIL ¿ P1A89 DC/DC CONVERTER CURRENT SENSOR FAULT AND ILLUMINATED BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LAMP IN THE CLUSTER. REPAIR: USE GDS/KDS TO CHECK THE LDC OUTPUT


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBSC135

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10090943

Date Of Bulletin

20160915

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBSC135

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10090943

Date Of Bulletin

20160915

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS266R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA #10090945

Date Of Bulletin

20160930

Failing Component Name

353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #SC135DEALERP

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10090969

Date Of Bulletin

20160915

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #SC135DEALERP

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10090969

Date Of Bulletin

20160915

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #SC135DEALERPSM

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10090970

Date Of Bulletin

20160915

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #SC135DEALERPSM

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10090970

Date Of Bulletin

20160915

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE091

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10089354

Date Of Bulletin

20150812

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE091

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089354

Date Of Bulletin

20150812

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA049R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10089382

Date Of Bulletin

20150803

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS391

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089384

Date Of Bulletin

20150814

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

"PITSTOP: OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) WITH DTC B1695 - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH E-COMP - WHEN ADDRESSING A CUSTOMER CONCERN RELATED TO AN A/C SYSTEM NOT BLOWING COLD AIR AND DTC B1695 IS ACTIVE IN THE A/C CONTROL UNIT, THIS COULD BE THE RESULT OF


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE113R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10089401

Date Of Bulletin

20160720

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: ANDROID AUTO¿/APPLE CARPLAY¿ SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE113R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10089401

Date Of Bulletin

20160720

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

TSB: ANDROID AUTO¿/APPLE CARPLAY¿ SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE113R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089401

Date Of Bulletin

20160720

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: ANDROID AUTO¿/APPLE CARPLAY¿ SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA059

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10089421

Date Of Bulletin

20160510

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

HCU/TCU UPGRADE - FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS -THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF THE HYBRID CONTROL UNIT (HCU) AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCU) OF SOME 2011-2016 MY OPTIMA HYB


Technical Service Bulletin #PS400

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10089987

Date Of Bulletin

20150424

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS400

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA #10089987

Date Of Bulletin

20150424

Failing Component Name

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB CHA067

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10091945

Date Of Bulletin

20160315

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN IBAU (INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2014-2016 MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2013 THROUGH JULY 22, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUN


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB CHA067

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

NHTSA #10091945

Date Of Bulletin

20160315

Failing Component Name

031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Description

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN IBAU (INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2014-2016 MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2013 THROUGH JULY 22, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUN


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB CHA067

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10091945

Date Of Bulletin

20160315

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN IBAU (INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2014-2016 MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2013 THROUGH JULY 22, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUN


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE085R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10089303

Date Of Bulletin

20160623

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE085R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089303

Date Of Bulletin

20160623

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE100R3

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10089312

Date Of Bulletin

20160608

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE100R3

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089312

Date Of Bulletin

20160608

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #SC135OWNER

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10090972

Date Of Bulletin

20160919

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #SC135QA

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

NHTSA #10090974

Date Of Bulletin

20160915

Failing Component Name

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Description

Q AND A (SC135/WTY009) - EVAPORATIVE CANISTER VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA067

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10089466

Date Of Bulletin

20160315

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: ECU UPGRADE ¿ MIL ON WITH DTC C1356 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN IBAU (INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2014~2016MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2013 THROUGH


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA067

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10089466

Date Of Bulletin

20160315

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: ECU UPGRADE ¿ MIL ON WITH DTC C1356 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN IBAU (INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2014~2016MY OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2013 THROUGH


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN085

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10109777

Date Of Bulletin

20161104

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN085

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NHTSA #10109777

Date Of Bulletin

20161104

Failing Component Name

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-CLI017R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA #10109784

Date Of Bulletin

20141013

Failing Component Name

353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Description

TSB: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS - The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. Both the motor and compressor are in on


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-CLI017R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10109784

Date Of Bulletin

20141013

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS - The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. Both the motor and compressor are in on


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN057

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10109787

Date Of Bulletin

20141007

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

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).


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-TRA055

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NHTSA #10109788

Date Of Bulletin

20161031

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description

TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-TRA055

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10109788

Date Of Bulletin

20161031

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE100R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

NHTSA #10109836

Date Of Bulletin

20170417

Failing Component Name

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN085R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10109812

Date Of Bulletin

20170118

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN085R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

NHTSA #10109812

Date Of Bulletin

20170118

Failing Component Name

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS469

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

NHTSA #10109813

Date Of Bulletin

20170118

Failing Component Name

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-SC135R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10109686

Date Of Bulletin

20161014

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-SC135R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

NHTSA #10109686

Date Of Bulletin

20161014

Failing Component Name

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS328

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10109747

Date Of Bulletin

20140801

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PITSTOP: HESITATION IN ELECTRIC AND GAS MODES - When diagnosing an Optima Hybrid with an off idle hesitation concern that can be duplicated, and no DTC(s) codes (active or history) are stored, access MCU > Current Data to check the status o


Technical Service Bulletin #PS328

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10109747

Date Of Bulletin

20140801

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: HESITATION IN ELECTRIC AND GAS MODES - When diagnosing an Optima Hybrid with an off idle hesitation concern that can be duplicated, and no DTC(s) codes (active or history) are stored, access MCU > Current Data to check the status o


Technical Service Bulletin #PS328

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA #10109747

Date Of Bulletin

20140801

Failing Component Name

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Description

PITSTOP: HESITATION IN ELECTRIC AND GAS MODES - When diagnosing an Optima Hybrid with an off idle hesitation concern that can be duplicated, and no DTC(s) codes (active or history) are stored, access MCU > Current Data to check the status o


Technical Service Bulletin #PS338

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA #10109751

Date Of Bulletin

20140811

Failing Component Name

353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Description

PITSTOP: HEATER BLOWING COLD AIR WHILE IN EV MODE - When diagnosing a concern related to the heater intermittently blowing cold air while in EV mode, check the Electric Water Pump (EWP) for the A/C system (NOT the main cooling system EWP),


Technical Service Bulletin #PS338

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10109751

Date Of Bulletin

20140811

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: HEATER BLOWING COLD AIR WHILE IN EV MODE - When diagnosing a concern related to the heater intermittently blowing cold air while in EV mode, check the Electric Water Pump (EWP) for the A/C system (NOT the main cooling system EWP),


Technical Service Bulletin #PS343

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10109752

Date Of Bulletin

20160828

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG147

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10089617

Date Of Bulletin

20150701

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC1501) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO EXTRACTING ¿IN USE PERFORMANCE TRACKING¿ EMISSIONS DATA FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) OF CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG147

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10089617

Date Of Bulletin

20150701

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC1501) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO EXTRACTING ¿IN USE PERFORMANCE TRACKING¿ EMISSIONS DATA FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) OF CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN


Technical Service Bulletin #PS493

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA #10109855

Date Of Bulletin

20170321

Failing Component Name

353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS493

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY

NHTSA #10109855

Date Of Bulletin

20170321

Failing Component Name

130000 VISIBILITY

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA059R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10109867

Date Of Bulletin

20170511

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB:HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS - This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) of some 2011~2016MY Optima


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA059R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10109867

Date Of Bulletin

20170511

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TSB:HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS - This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) of some 2011~2016MY Optima


Technical Service Bulletin #PS316

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10109656

Date Of Bulletin

20140528

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PIT STOP: ?HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING!? MESSAGE IN CLUSTER AND MIL-ON WITH DTC P1784 - When diagnosing an Optima Hybrid with a ?Hybrid System Warning!? message (A) in the cluster, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and DTC P1784 (EOP 3-Phas


Technical Service Bulletin #PS325

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

NHTSA #10109672

Date Of Bulletin

20140606

Failing Component Name

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Description

PITSTOP: SLIGHT VARIATION IN THE ?SET? SPEED AFTER SETTING CRUISE CONTROL - A few customers have complained about their vehicle briefly accelerating beyond the set cruising speed and then slowing down to the "set" speed. This Article addres


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE044R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

NHTSA #10109676

Date Of Bulletin

20161028

Failing Component Name

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Description

TSB: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as "high-voltage batteries" or H


Technical Service Bulletin #PS502

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10116106

Date Of Bulletin

20170621

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

PITSTOP: UNABLE TO CONNECT TO UVO ESERVICES - This Pitstop provides information about customer complaints regarding: * ?Unable to connect to UVO eServices using an iPhone?, * ?Connection Error and unable to sync with the UVO App with my iPh


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBBOD172

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #10123322

Date Of Bulletin

20171031

Failing Component Name

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA068

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10123331

Date Of Bulletin

20171012

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB - HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 (400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANSMISSIONS ONLY) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) on some 2011-2012MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV), produced from Febr


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE091R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10116821

Date Of Bulletin

20150812

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE091R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NHTSA #10116821

Date Of Bulletin

20150812

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE091R3

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10126423

Date Of Bulletin

20171120

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS539

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10133170

Date Of Bulletin

20180302

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA059_R3

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10133183

Date Of Bulletin

20180321

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TSB - HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU)


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA047_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

NHTSA #10130104

Date Of Bulletin

20180216

Failing Component Name

106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS387

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NHTSA #10092104

Date Of Bulletin

20150306

Failing Component Name

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS387

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10092104

Date Of Bulletin

20150306

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE089

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NHTSA #10092132

Date Of Bulletin

20150626

Failing Component Name

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE089

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10092132

Date Of Bulletin

20150626

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA059_R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

NHTSA #10136505

Date Of Bulletin

20180410

Failing Component Name

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Description

TSB - HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100MESH SOLENOID - EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HC


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA059_R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10136505

Date Of Bulletin

20180410

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TSB - HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100MESH SOLENOID - EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HC


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE147

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10142244

Date Of Bulletin

20180517

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB - BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1B70 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through July 2


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE151

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10144232

Date Of Bulletin

20180816

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA068_CLOSED

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10144235

Date Of Bulletin

20180813

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 (400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANSMISSIONS ONLY) - TSB TRA068 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB TRA079/SA351


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA068_CLOSED

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10144235

Date Of Bulletin

20180813

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TSB: HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 (400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANSMISSIONS ONLY) - TSB TRA068 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB TRA079/SA351


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA079

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10144237

Date Of Bulletin

20180813

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 (400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANS) (SA351) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2013


Technical Service Bulletin #PS581

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10151897

Date Of Bulletin

20181128

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: HYBRID HV BATTERY SOC GAUGE (PS581) - This Pitstop provides information regarding the State of Charge (SOC) gauge on all Kia Hybrid P/HEV) vehicles. Normal operation of the HEV SOC gauge is between 40-60%. This is to allow for rege


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10151902

Date Of Bulletin

20181116

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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 Control Unit (ECU) on the listed Kia models with a column mounte


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10151902

Date Of Bulletin

20181116

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

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 Control Unit (ECU) on the listed Kia models with a column mounte


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA091

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10151903

Date Of Bulletin

20181128

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering w


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA091

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10151903

Date Of Bulletin

20181128

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

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, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering w


Technical Service Bulletin #PS587

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10152909

Date Of Bulletin

20190118

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: P/HEV NO START ? SHIFT BEFORE READY - This Pitstop provides information regarding possible customer complaint of intermittent ?No-Start?.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10152913

Date Of Bulletin

20190104

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

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 the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electroni


Technical Service Bulletin #PS515_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10154660

Date Of Bulletin

20190228

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: DTC P1B25/P1B77 ? 125 AMP HV FUSE INSPECTION - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. When addressing a concern related to the 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) High Voltage (HV) warning light ON and KDS


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA098_R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA #10164294

Date Of Bulletin

20190828

Failing Component Name

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Description

TSBCHA098_R1: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 012000 STEERING:COLUMN

NHTSA #10162044

Date Of Bulletin

20190621

Failing Component Name

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

Description

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 regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDP


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10162044

Date Of Bulletin

20190621

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

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 regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDP


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA098

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

NHTSA #10164365

Date Of Bulletin

20190814

Failing Component Name

118500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

Description

TSBCHA098: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR GUIDE FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin provides the repair guide for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY Kia EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), whi


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_CHA098_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA #10173248

Date Of Bulletin

20200323

Failing Component Name

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system


Technical Service Bulletin #PS616

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10167214

Date Of Bulletin

20191014

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PITSTOP: LOWER ENGINE SERVICE COVER BOLT LOCATIONS - This Pitstop provides information on the correct bolt location of the lower engine service cover on 2016-2020MY Optima 2.4L and 2.0L equipped vehicles. The lower engine service cover is s


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10168850

Date Of Bulletin

20191126

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

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 provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10168850

Date Of Bulletin

20191126

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

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 provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10168850

Date Of Bulletin

20191126

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

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 provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_ELE148

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #10170778

Date Of Bulletin

20200121

Failing Component Name

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Description

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 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R3

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10167301

Date Of Bulletin

20191015

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

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 bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_CHA091_R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10170773

Date Of Bulletin

20200110

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_TRA046_R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10174520

Date Of Bulletin

20200424

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_CHA091_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10174693

Date Of Bulletin

20200424

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly o


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