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Technical Service Bulletins For 2015 KIA OPTIMA

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Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletin #PS392

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

NHTSA #10092099

Date Of Bulletin

20150327

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PITSTOP: INTERMITTENT NO START IN COLD TEMPERATURES WITH CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE ON CLUSTER - ON SOME OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, A CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT NO START CONCERN, ON COLD START-UP AND IN COOLER TEMPERATURES. THIS


Technical Service Bulletin #PS365R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #PS-417

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

NHTSA #10058534

Date Of Bulletin

20150701

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

KIA: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION HAS NOT LEARNED CAUSING MISFIRE OF ENGINE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO COME IN DASH. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE089

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #TSBTRA051R1

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

NHTSA #10089761

Date Of Bulletin

20150601

Failing Component Name

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

Description

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 DTCS P0741, P0743, P0748, P0753, P0758, P0763, P0768, P0773


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA051R1

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

NHTSA #10089761

Date Of Bulletin

20150601

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

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 DTCS P0741, P0743, P0748, P0753, P0758, P0763, P0768, P0773


Technical Service Bulletin #PS414

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION

NHTSA #10089763

Date Of Bulletin

20150619

Failing Component Name

020000 SUSPENSION

Description

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 INSTALLING THE NEW STRUT BEARING INTO PLACE ON THE INSULATOR.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS373R1

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

NHTSA #10089787

Date Of Bulletin

20150203

Failing Component Name

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

Description

PITSTOP: MODE SWITCHES FROM SIRIUSXM OR FM TO AM - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) RELATING TO: * MODE SWITCHES TO AM (USUALLY FROM SIRIUSXM , FM, CD, OTHER MEDIA


Technical Service Bulletin #PS373R1

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

NHTSA #10089787

Date Of Bulletin

20150203

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: MODE SWITCHES FROM SIRIUSXM OR FM TO AM - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) RELATING TO: * MODE SWITCHES TO AM (USUALLY FROM SIRIUSXM , FM, CD, OTHER MEDIA


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE085

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 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 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 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 #PS405

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10089844

Date Of Bulletin

20150513

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PITSTOP: BLACK WHEEL CENTER CAP ON FLEET VEHICLES - ON SOME 2015MY OPTIMA LX VEHICLES SOLD FOR FLEET USE, DEALER PERSONNEL MAY NOTICE THAT THE WHEEL CENTER CAP HAS A BLACK BACKGROUND AND DIFFERS IN APPEARANCE FROM OTHER OPTIMA LX VEHICLES.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS405

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 204000 WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB

NHTSA #10089844

Date Of Bulletin

20150513

Failing Component Name

204000 WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB

Description

PITSTOP: BLACK WHEEL CENTER CAP ON FLEET VEHICLES - ON SOME 2015MY OPTIMA LX VEHICLES SOLD FOR FLEET USE, DEALER PERSONNEL MAY NOTICE THAT THE WHEEL CENTER CAP HAS A BLACK BACKGROUND AND DIFFERS IN APPEARANCE FROM OTHER OPTIMA LX VEHICLES.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS404

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

NHTSA #10089845

Date Of Bulletin

20150513

Failing Component Name

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Description

PITSTOP: HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL NOISE BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP - ON SOME VEHICLES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERMITTENT SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS CONCERN IS OFTEN DUE TO THE BRAKE PADS NOT FREELY FLOATING WITHIN THE CALIP


Technical Service Bulletin #PS404

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10089845

Date Of Bulletin

20150513

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PITSTOP: HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL NOISE BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP - ON SOME VEHICLES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERMITTENT SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS CONCERN IS OFTEN DUE TO THE BRAKE PADS NOT FREELY FLOATING WITHIN THE CALIP


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBSC135

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #PS457

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

NHTSA #10090944

Date Of Bulletin

20160930

Failing Component Name

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Description

PITSTOP: VARIANT CODING INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNITS (IBAU) - WHEN REPLACING THE INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM VARIANT CODING OF THE NEW MODULE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO VARIANT CODING CLICK TH


Technical Service Bulletin #PS457

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10090944

Date Of Bulletin

20160930

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PITSTOP: VARIANT CODING INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNITS (IBAU) - WHEN REPLACING THE INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM VARIANT CODING OF THE NEW MODULE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO VARIANT CODING CLICK TH


Technical Service Bulletin #PS266R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 #PS465

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

NHTSA #10090966

Date Of Bulletin

20160901

Failing Component Name

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Description

PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE WITH DTCS: C270254


Technical Service Bulletin #PS465

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10090966

Date Of Bulletin

20160901

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE WITH DTCS: C270254


Technical Service Bulletin #PS465

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

NHTSA #10090966

Date Of Bulletin

20160901

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE WITH DTCS: C270254


Technical Service Bulletin #PS464

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

NHTSA #10090968

Date Of Bulletin

20160901

Failing Component Name

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Description

PITSTOP: NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO 2014-2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE AND


Technical Service Bulletin #PS464

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

NHTSA #10090968

Date Of Bulletin

20160901

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO 2014-2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE AND


Technical Service Bulletin #SC135DEALERP

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 #TSBELE113R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 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 #TSBCHA056

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

NHTSA #10089983

Date Of Bulletin

20150402

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: STEERING FEEL IMPROVEMENT (SA188) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN UPGRADE OF THE LOGIC FOR THE MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (MPDS) ECU OF SOME 2014~2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 23,


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA056

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10089983

Date Of Bulletin

20150402

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: STEERING FEEL IMPROVEMENT (SA188) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN UPGRADE OF THE LOGIC FOR THE MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (MPDS) ECU OF SOME 2014~2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 23,


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA055

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

NHTSA #10089984

Date Of Bulletin

20150402

Failing Component Name

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) SYSTEM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA187) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN UPGRADE OF THE LOGIC FOR THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) SYSTEM OF SOME 2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED


Technical Service Bulletin #PS400

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #TSBBOD143

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10089609

Date Of Bulletin

20160802

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

"TSB: COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL FOAM GASKETS IN BOTH REAR TAIL LAMPS ON 2014-2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, WHEN EITHER OF THE LAMP HOUSINGS MAY INDICATE WATER INSIDE. ON SOM


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBBOD143

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

NHTSA #10089609

Date Of Bulletin

20160802

Failing Component Name

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Description

"TSB: COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL FOAM GASKETS IN BOTH REAR TAIL LAMPS ON 2014-2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, WHEN EITHER OF THE LAMP HOUSINGS MAY INDICATE WATER INSIDE. ON SOM


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-143REV1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10056507

Date Of Bulletin

20140901

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

KIA: INFORMATION ON REPLACING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT BOLT, ON SOME VEHICLES, THAT ARE EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK OR HAVE ENGINE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY DUE TO EXCESSIVE MATERIAL ON TIP OF CRANKSHAFT. MODEL 2015 OP


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-143REV1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

NHTSA #10056507

Date Of Bulletin

20140901

Failing Component Name

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Description

KIA: INFORMATION ON REPLACING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT BOLT, ON SOME VEHICLES, THAT ARE EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK OR HAVE ENGINE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY DUE TO EXCESSIVE MATERIAL ON TIP OF CRANKSHAFT. MODEL 2015 OP


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-143REV1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NHTSA #10056507

Date Of Bulletin

20140901

Failing Component Name

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Description

KIA: INFORMATION ON REPLACING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT BOLT, ON SOME VEHICLES, THAT ARE EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK OR HAVE ENGINE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY DUE TO EXCESSIVE MATERIAL ON TIP OF CRANKSHAFT. MODEL 2015 OP


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE-0921-R1

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

NHTSA #10080020

Date Of Bulletin

20160229

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

TSB / SIRIUS AUDIO MUTES (DROPS OUT) INTERMITTENTLY IN OPEN SPACES - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SHARK-FIN STYLE ROOF ANTENNA OF SOME 2014~2016MY SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1, 2014 THROU


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-BOD-120

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

NHTSA #10080061

Date Of Bulletin

20160129

Failing Component Name

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Description

SERVICE ACTION: DOOR MODULE REPLACEMENT (SA218) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE RIGHT FRONT DOOR MODULE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 2014~2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM MARCH 1, 2014 THROUGH JULY 31, 2014, WHICH MAY EXH


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-BOD-120

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

NHTSA #10080061

Date Of Bulletin

20160129

Failing Component Name

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Description

SERVICE ACTION: DOOR MODULE REPLACEMENT (SA218) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE RIGHT FRONT DOOR MODULE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 2014~2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM MARCH 1, 2014 THROUGH JULY 31, 2014, WHICH MAY EXH


Technical Service Bulletin #069

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10060125

Date Of Bulletin

20140601

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #069

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

NHTSA #10060125

Date Of Bulletin

20140601

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #070

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

NHTSA #10060127

Date Of Bulletin

20141101

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #070

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

NHTSA #10060127

Date Of Bulletin

20141101

Failing Component Name

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

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #070

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

NHTSA #10060127

Date Of Bulletin

20141101

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS331

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

NHTSA #10060169

Date Of Bulletin

20140701

Failing Component Name

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

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS331

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

NHTSA #10060169

Date Of Bulletin

20140701

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS341

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

NHTSA #10060175

Date Of Bulletin

20140801

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS341

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

NHTSA #10060175

Date Of Bulletin

20140801

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS364

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10060186

Date Of Bulletin

20141201

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS364

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

NHTSA #10060186

Date Of Bulletin

20141201

Failing Component Name

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBSST041

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

NHTSA #10088983

Date Of Bulletin

20151019

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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 EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBSST041

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

NHTSA #10088983

Date Of Bulletin

20151019

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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 EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBGEN078

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

NHTSA #10089022

Date Of Bulletin

20151006

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM - ALL MODELS EXCLUDING K900 AND SOUL EV -KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF AN ALL-NEW PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRA


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBGEN078

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10089022

Date Of Bulletin

20151006

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM - ALL MODELS EXCLUDING K900 AND SOUL EV -KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF AN ALL-NEW PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRA


Technical Service Bulletin #PS428

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

NHTSA #10089047

Date Of Bulletin

20151009

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

SIMPLIFIED UVO E-SERVICES ACTIVATION PROCEDURE - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE SIMPLIFIED ACTIVATION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH UVO E-SERVICES. (EXCLUDING 2016 K900 AND SOUL EV)


Technical Service Bulletin #PS428

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10089047

Date Of Bulletin

20151009

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

SIMPLIFIED UVO E-SERVICES ACTIVATION PROCEDURE - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE SIMPLIFIED ACTIVATION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH UVO E-SERVICES. (EXCLUDING 2016 K900 AND SOUL EV)


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG149

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

NHTSA #10089301

Date Of Bulletin

20160629

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

TSB: 2.4 GDI MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0263/ P0266/ P0269/ P0272 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL INJECTORS IN SOME SORENTO (XMA) PRODUCED 12/17/2012~12/11/2014, OPTIMA (QF) PRODUCED 07/28/2013~10/02/2015, OP


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE085R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 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 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 #TSBTRA051R1

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

NHTSA #10092147

Date Of Bulletin

20150601

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

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 DTCS P0741, P0743, P0748, P0753, P0758, P0763, P0768, P0773


Technical Service Bulletin #PS414

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

NHTSA #10092151

Date Of Bulletin

20150619

Failing Component Name

021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Description

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 INSTALLING THE NEW STRUT BEARING INTO PLACE ON THE INSULATOR.


Technical Service Bulletin #SC135OWNER

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #055

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

NHTSA #10058124

Date Of Bulletin

20150401

Failing Component Name

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Description

KIA 2015 MYOPTIMA : BULLETIN INVOLVING INFORMATION RELATED TO AN UPGRADE OF THE LOGIC FOR THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM OF SOME 2015MY OPTIMA . *LJ


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN085

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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-GEN057

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 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-ELE070

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

NHTSA #10109796

Date Of Bulletin

20141103

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB:SERVICE ACTION: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA172) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some Sedona (YP), Soul (PS) and Optima (QF) vehicles to resolve concerns related to no sound


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE070

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

NHTSA #10109796

Date Of Bulletin

20141103

Failing Component Name

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

Description

TSB:SERVICE ACTION: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA172) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some Sedona (YP), Soul (PS) and Optima (QF) vehicles to resolve concerns related to no sound


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE128R1

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

NHTSA #10109828

Date Of Bulletin

20170324

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA276) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the audio software on some 2015MY Soul (PS), Sportage (SL), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), and Sorento (XMa) vehicles to incorporate Bluetoo


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE129R1

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

NHTSA #10109829

Date Of Bulletin

20170324

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA277) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the UVO software on some 2015MY Soul (PS), Sportage (SL), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), and Sorento (XMa) vehicles to incorporate Bluetooth


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-BOD167

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

NHTSA #10109833

Date Of Bulletin

20170410

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

TSB: EXTERIOR EMBLEM REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front and rear Kia emblems on some 2014-2015MY Optima (QF) and replace the front and if necessary, the rear emblems on some 2014-2015MY Sorento (XMa) veh


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE100R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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-115

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

NHTSA #10074740

Date Of Bulletin

20150901

Failing Component Name

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Description

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN085R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 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 #PS364

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10090207

Date Of Bulletin

20141215

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PITSTOP: WATER LEAK/CONDENSATION IN REAR OUTER TAIL LAMP(S) - ON SOME 2014~2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT WATER DROPLETS FORMING INSIDE THE REAR TAIL LAMP LENSES FOLLOWING A RAINSTORM OR AFTER WASHING THEIR VEHICL


Technical Service Bulletin #PS364

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

NHTSA #10090207

Date Of Bulletin

20141215

Failing Component Name

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Description

PITSTOP: WATER LEAK/CONDENSATION IN REAR OUTER TAIL LAMP(S) - ON SOME 2014~2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT WATER DROPLETS FORMING INSIDE THE REAR TAIL LAMP LENSES FOLLOWING A RAINSTORM OR AFTER WASHING THEIR VEHICL


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA049

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

NHTSA #10090431

Date Of Bulletin

20130529

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

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 REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE-100R2

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

NHTSA #10079901

Date Of Bulletin

20160421

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), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE-100R2

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

NHTSA #10079901

Date Of Bulletin

20160421

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ENG160

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

NHTSA #10109683

Date Of Bulletin

20161011

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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 August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ENG160

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

NHTSA #10109683

Date Of Bulletin

20161011

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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 August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-SC135R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #PS331

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

NHTSA #10109695

Date Of Bulletin

20140718

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

PITSTOP: ENABLING WI-FI ON UVO eServices W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION EQUIPPED VEHICLES (CUSTOMER GUIDE) - Along with the Download Center, and other new UVO features, comes the addition of Wi-Fi capability for the vehicle. Beginning with UVO eServi


Technical Service Bulletin #PS330

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

NHTSA #10109748

Date Of Bulletin

20140819

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: AVN 4.0 UVO eServices DEALER ENGINEERING MODE - When troubleshooting an AVN 4.0 head-unit, follow the procedure outlined below to access the Dealer Engineering mode and perform various eServices related maintenance functions.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS343

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 #TSB-ENG143R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

NHTSA #10109759

Date Of Bulletin

20140918

Failing Component Name

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND BOLT REPLACEMENT (SA170) - This bulletin provides the information to replace the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft bolt on some 2015MY Optima (QF) and 2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ENG143R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

NHTSA #10109759

Date Of Bulletin

20140918

Failing Component Name

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND BOLT REPLACEMENT (SA170) - This bulletin provides the information to replace the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft bolt on some 2015MY Optima (QF) and 2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced


Technical Service Bulletin #PS339

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #10109761

Date Of Bulletin

20140904

Failing Component Name

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Description

PITSTOP: REMOTE START SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC HOTLINE - When diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable Hotlin


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ENG160R1

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

NHTSA #10109774

Date Of Bulletin

20161115

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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 August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ENG160R1

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

NHTSA #10109774

Date Of Bulletin

20161115

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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 August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE090

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

NHTSA #10089615

Date Of Bulletin

20150714

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: C STATE ERROR MESSAGE ON VERSION 8.5 MAP UPDATE - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES AN SD CARD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR CUSTOMERS THAT HAVE A SPECIFIC ERROR DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT (SHOWN BELOW) AFTER PURCHASING AND INSTALLING A


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG147

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #TSBGEN076

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

NHTSA #10089051

Date Of Bulletin

20150929

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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 SERVICING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TURBOCHARGER. IN ADDITION TO


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBBOD115

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10089053

Date Of Bulletin

20150923

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

SERVICE ACTION: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TRIM CAP REPLACEMENT (SA198) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TRIM CAP OF SOME 2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 24, 20


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBBOD115

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE

NHTSA #10089053

Date Of Bulletin

20150923

Failing Component Name

160000 STRUCTURE

Description

SERVICE ACTION: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TRIM CAP REPLACEMENT (SA198) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TRIM CAP OF SOME 2015MY OPTIMA (QF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 24, 20


Technical Service Bulletin #PS493

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #PS464R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

NHTSA #10109857

Date Of Bulletin

20170501

Failing Component Name

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Description

PITSTOP: NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT - This Pitstop provides information relating to 2014-2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which may exhibit a ?Check BSD System? message and no communication with the BSD sys


Technical Service Bulletin #PS464R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 270000 LANE DEPARTURE

NHTSA #10109857

Date Of Bulletin

20170501

Failing Component Name

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Description

PITSTOP: NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT - This Pitstop provides information relating to 2014-2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which may exhibit a ?Check BSD System? message and no communication with the BSD sys


Technical Service Bulletin #PS464R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

NHTSA #10109857

Date Of Bulletin

20170501

Failing Component Name

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Description

PITSTOP: NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT - This Pitstop provides information relating to 2014-2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which may exhibit a ?Check BSD System? message and no communication with the BSD sys


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-TRA051

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

NHTSA #10109652

Date Of Bulletin

20140522

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

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 with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing th


Technical Service Bulletin #PS315

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

NHTSA #10109655

Date Of Bulletin

20140519

Failing Component Name

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

Description

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 the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is complet


Technical Service Bulletin #PS315

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

NHTSA #10109655

Date Of Bulletin

20140519

Failing Component Name

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Description

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 the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is complet


Technical Service Bulletin #PS322

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

NHTSA #10109658

Date Of Bulletin

20140522

Failing Component Name

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Description

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 vapor lines, connections and fuel cap reveal no abnormalities,


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-CLI024

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

NHTSA #10109666

Date Of Bulletin

20140620

Failing Component Name

353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN069

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

NHTSA #10109667

Date Of Bulletin

20140620

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

TSB: UVO eServices (AVN 4.0) ? TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS - In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers with some of the features in their recently purchased 2015MY Optima (QF) vehicle; Kia Motors America would like all dealership


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN069

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

NHTSA #10109667

Date Of Bulletin

20140620

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description

TSB: UVO eServices (AVN 4.0) ? TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS - In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers with some of the features in their recently purchased 2015MY Optima (QF) vehicle; Kia Motors America would like all dealership


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-GEN069

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10109667

Date Of Bulletin

20140620

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

TSB: UVO eServices (AVN 4.0) ? TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS - In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers with some of the features in their recently purchased 2015MY Optima (QF) vehicle; Kia Motors America would like all dealership


Technical Service Bulletin #PS327

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

NHTSA #10109673

Date Of Bulletin

20140625

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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 DTC may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and


Technical Service Bulletin #PS327

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10109673

Date Of Bulletin

20140625

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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 DTC may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and


Technical Service Bulletin #PS474

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

NHTSA #10116101

Date Of Bulletin

20170627

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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 from the positioning shown on a KDS.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS502

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #TSB-ELE091R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #TSBENG172

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

NHTSA #10127029

Date Of Bulletin

20171213

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

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 from November 1, 2010 through August 30, 2011, 2012-2015MY Opt


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG172

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

NHTSA #10127029

Date Of Bulletin

20171213

Failing Component Name

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Description

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 from November 1, 2010 through August 30, 2011, 2012-2015MY Opt


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE091R3

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #TSBELE128_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10133177

Date Of Bulletin

20180307

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

TSB - AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin has been revised and is no longer a Service Action. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the audio software on some 2015MY Soul (PS), Sportage (SL), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), and So


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE129_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10133178

Date Of Bulletin

20180307

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

TSB - UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin has been revised and is no longer a Service Action. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the UVO software on some 2015MY Soul (PS), Sportage (SL), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), and Soren


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA047_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 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 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 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 #VPI1802_TSB_R2

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

NHTSA #10145156

Date Of Bulletin

20180924

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) - TSB - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Dete


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R2

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

NHTSA #10145156

Date Of Bulletin

20180924

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) - TSB - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Dete


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10145156

Date Of Bulletin

20180924

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) - TSB - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Dete


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R2

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

NHTSA #10145156

Date Of Bulletin

20180924

Failing Component Name

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

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) - TSB - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Dete


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_WTY

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

NHTSA #10145157

Date Of Bulletin

20180829

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) - WARRANTY BULLETIN - KMA launched Product Improvement Campaign PI1802A on July 25, 2018 to perform a software update on certain vehicles with 2.4L GDI engines to alert vehicle drivers at an early stage


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802A1_DSM

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

NHTSA #10145158

Date Of Bulletin

20180920

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802A1) UPDATE - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - As announced in July 2018, Kia Motors America, Inc. has been conducting a Product Improvement Campaign (PI1802) to perform a software update to protect the eng


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802A1_DSM

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

NHTSA #10145158

Date Of Bulletin

20180920

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802A1) UPDATE - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - As announced in July 2018, Kia Motors America, Inc. has been conducting a Product Improvement Campaign (PI1802) to perform a software update to protect the eng


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802A1_OWNER

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

NHTSA #10145159

Date Of Bulletin

20180920

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802A1) UPDATE - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Optima Owner: As we previously notified you, Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 201


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802A1_OWNER

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

NHTSA #10145159

Date Of Bulletin

20180920

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802A1) UPDATE - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Optima Owner: As we previously notified you, Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 201


Technical Service Bulletin #VSC152_DP

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #10145160

Date Of Bulletin

20180906

Failing Component Name

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Description

EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 2016, and some 2017 M


Technical Service Bulletin #VSC152_DP

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

NHTSA #10145160

Date Of Bulletin

20180906

Failing Component Name

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Description

EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 2016, and some 2017 M


Technical Service Bulletin #VSC152_DSM

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #10145161

Date Of Bulletin

20180906

Failing Component Name

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Description

EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 2016,


Technical Service Bulletin #VSC152_DSM

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

NHTSA #10145161

Date Of Bulletin

20180906

Failing Component Name

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Description

EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 2016,


Technical Service Bulletin #VSC152_OWNER_TFE

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #10145163

Date Of Bulletin

20180910

Failing Component Name

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Description

EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Optima Hybrid Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 20


Technical Service Bulletin #VSC152_QA

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #10145164

Date Of Bulletin

20180906

Failing Component Name

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Description

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - SC152 ? VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802WX_TSB

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

NHTSA #10147423

Date Of Bulletin

20181018

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) - TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 2, 09/24/2


Technical Service Bulletin #PS464_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

NHTSA #10143404

Date Of Bulletin

20180730

Failing Component Name

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Description

PITSTOP - NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - This Pitstop provides information relating to the vehicles listed below with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which may exhibit a ?Check BSD System? message and no co


Technical Service Bulletin #PS464_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY

NHTSA #10143404

Date Of Bulletin

20180730

Failing Component Name

130000 VISIBILITY

Description

PITSTOP - NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - This Pitstop provides information relating to the vehicles listed below with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which may exhibit a ?Check BSD System? message and no co


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_OWNER_OP

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

NHTSA #10144238

Date Of Bulletin

20180827

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 2014 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_OWNER_OP

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

NHTSA #10144238

Date Of Bulletin

20180827

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 2014 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R1

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

NHTSA #10144240

Date Of Bulletin

20180827

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection Syste


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DP

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

NHTSA #10143471

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer principal of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DP

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

NHTSA #10143471

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer principal of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DSM

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

NHTSA #10143472

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DSM

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

NHTSA #10143472

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DSM

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

NHTSA #10143472

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_QA

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

NHTSA #10143474

Date Of Bulletin

20180725

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

Q & A - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_QA

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

NHTSA #10143474

Date Of Bulletin

20180725

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

Q & A - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_QA

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

NHTSA #10143474

Date Of Bulletin

20180725

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description

Q & A - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_QA

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

NHTSA #10143474

Date Of Bulletin

20180725

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

Q & A - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 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 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 #VPI1802WX_TSB_R1

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

NHTSA #10152487

Date Of Bulletin

20181108

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIOENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802,


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R6

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

NHTSA #10152918

Date Of Bulletin

20190131

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN:KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Co


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802WX_TSB_R2

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

NHTSA #10152919

Date Of Bulletin

20190128

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previo


Technical Service Bulletin #DC_20190125

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

NHTSA #10152908

Date Of Bulletin

20190125

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

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 updates regarding news reports about non-collision fires in K


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBBOD185

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #10152911

Date Of Bulletin

20190109

Failing Component Name

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

Description

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, equipped with panorama sunroof, produced from August 31, 201


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 #TSBENG083_R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 #VPI1802_TSB_R3

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

NHTSA #10152902

Date Of Bulletin

20181204

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R4

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

NHTSA #10152903

Date Of Bulletin

20181212

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - This TSB has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS)


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R5

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

NHTSA #10152904

Date Of Bulletin

20181220

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802WX_TSB_R3

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

NHTSA #10154694

Date Of Bulletin

20190211

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R4

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

NHTSA #10159230

Date Of Bulletin

20190403

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled "Knock Sensor Detection Syste


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R4

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

NHTSA #10159230

Date Of Bulletin

20190403

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled "Knock Sensor Detection Syste


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R5

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

NHTSA #10159231

Date Of Bulletin

20190410

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled "Knock Sensor Detection Syste


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R5

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

NHTSA #10159231

Date Of Bulletin

20190410

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled "Knock Sensor Detection Syste


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R2

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 #PI1802_OWNR2_OPT

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

NHTSA #10162055

Date Of Bulletin

20190603

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PI1802_OWNR2_OPT: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 2014 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection ("¿GDI") engines, and all 2015-2


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG205

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

NHTSA #10159248

Date Of Bulletin

20190405

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG205

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

NHTSA #10159248

Date Of Bulletin

20190405

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG205_R1

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

NHTSA #10159249

Date Of Bulletin

20190410

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG205_R1

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

NHTSA #10159249

Date Of Bulletin

20190410

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R7

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

NHTSA #10165611

Date Of Bulletin

20190930

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R7

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

NHTSA #10165611

Date Of Bulletin

20190930

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R10

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

NHTSA #10173255

Date Of Bulletin

20200316

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - REV 10 - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802YZ_TSB

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

NHTSA #10173256

Date Of Bulletin

20200317

Failing Component Name

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_OWN#3_OPT

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

NHTSA #10169797

Date Of Bulletin

20191212

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

Owner Letter - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) **THIRD NOTICE** - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 2014 MY Optima vehicles eq


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R9

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

NHTSA #10172149

Date Of Bulletin

20200214

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) Rev.9 - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detecti


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R9

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

NHTSA #10172149

Date Of Bulletin

20200214

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) Rev.9 - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detecti


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R8

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

NHTSA #10168840

Date Of Bulletin

20191107

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB - Product Improvement Campaign: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the En


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R8

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

NHTSA #10168840

Date Of Bulletin

20191107

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB - Product Improvement Campaign: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the En


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R4

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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 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 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 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 #PI1802WX_TSB_R7

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

NHTSA #10170766

Date Of Bulletin

20200115

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R7

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #10170766

Date Of Bulletin

20200115

Failing Component Name

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R7

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

NHTSA #10170766

Date Of Bulletin

20200115

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_CHA091_R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 #PI1802YZ_TSB_R1

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

NHTSA #10174429

Date Of Bulletin

20200409

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previou


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R11

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

NHTSA #10176911

Date Of Bulletin

20200604

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_ENG205_C

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

NHTSA #10174518

Date Of Bulletin

20200430

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_TRA046_R1

This 2015 KIA OPTIMA 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 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


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R6

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

NHTSA #10168948

Date Of Bulletin

20191107

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PI1802W/X (Rev 6) - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Se


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R7C

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

NHTSA #10174388

Date Of Bulletin

20200402

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB_R7 - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802Y/Z.


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