Technical Service Bulletins For 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
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Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletin #PS520
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10123319
Date Of Bulletin
20171010
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
PITSTOP - HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT 30A DC FUSE - The 2017MY~ Optima Hybrid (JF HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (JF PHEV), and Niro (DE HEV) vehicles are equipped with a replaceable 30A fuse for the eCompressor. This fuse is easily accessible u
Technical Service Bulletin #PS522
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10123320
Date Of Bulletin
20171023
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
PITSTOP - ECO-COASTING (ECOASTING) & ECO-DAS (DRIVING ASSISTANT SYSTEM) OVERVIEW ? CUSTOMER TIP - This Pitstop provides information regarding Eco-Coasting Guide (eCoasting) and Eco-Driving Assistant System (DAS) found on 2017-18MY Niro (DE
Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG178
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA #10128583
Date Of Bulletin
20180123
Failing Component Name
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Description
TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - 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 #PS539
This 2018 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 #TSBTRA047_R2
This 2018 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 #TSBENG178_R1
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #10136500
Date Of Bulletin
20180417
Failing Component Name
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Description
TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions da
Technical Service Bulletin #PS564
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10141384
Date Of Bulletin
20180522
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
PITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.
Technical Service Bulletin #PS564
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10141384
Date Of Bulletin
20180522
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
PITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.
Technical Service Bulletin #PS581
This 2018 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 #TSBENG083_R1
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA #10152915
Date Of Bulletin
20190118
Failing Component Name
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Description
TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline
Technical Service Bulletin #PS587
This 2018 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 #TSBCHA098_R1
This 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 #TSBENG178_R3
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10163454
Date Of Bulletin
20190711
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting â¿¿in use performance trackingâ¿ emi
Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE163
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #10160618
Date Of Bulletin
20190517
Failing Component Name
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Description
TSB: PARASITIC DRAW INSPECTION AND REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for a parasitic draw and, if necessary, replace one or both rear door latches on some of the following vehicles which may exper
Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE163
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
NHTSA #10160618
Date Of Bulletin
20190517
Failing Component Name
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Description
TSB: PARASITIC DRAW INSPECTION AND REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for a parasitic draw and, if necessary, replace one or both rear door latches on some of the following vehicles which may exper
Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE163
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10160618
Date Of Bulletin
20190517
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
TSB: PARASITIC DRAW INSPECTION AND REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for a parasitic draw and, if necessary, replace one or both rear door latches on some of the following vehicles which may exper
Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG178_R2
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10159245
Date Of Bulletin
20190416
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C
Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA098
This 2018 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 #TSBCHA084_R4
This 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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_CHA098_R2
This 2018 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 2018 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 #TSB_ELE148
This 2018 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 2018 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_TRA046_R1
This 2018 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_ELE192
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174515
Date Of Bulletin
20200402
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: BMS/OPU/MCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA411) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS), Oil Pump Control Unit (OPU) and Motor Control Unit (MCU) o






































