2014 Kia Optima Hybrid service bulletins & manufacturer communications
164 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 161Service campaign 3
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are…TSB_CLI049_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 28, 2026
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC269 FLIGHT #401) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to ins…SC269_OWNR_401 · Service campaign · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jul 15, 2026
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2104 FLIGHT 501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to…PI2104_OWNR_501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 18, 2026
- PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultras…PS797 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 9, 2025
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2104) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2104_OWNR_401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 15, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indic…TSB_TRA046_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 17, 2025
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC269) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if ne…SC269_OWNR_301 · Service campaign · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Mar 25, 2025
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2104) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to…PI2104_OWNR_301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 20, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2104Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to in…PI2104YZ_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 7, 2024
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC269) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if…SC269_OWNR_F2 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Aug 19, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SAFETY PLUG FUSE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SC269) - This bulletin has been revised to include additio…SC269_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2024
- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is…TSB_TRA046_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2024
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2104) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2104_OWNR_201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 19, 2024
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to ensure that the proper high…SC269_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 14, 2023
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SAFETY PLUG FUSE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SC269) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the …SC269_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 13, 2023
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Camp…SC269_QA · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2023
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Se…SC269_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 12, 2023
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to ensure that th…SC269_DP · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2023
- SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2104Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously publis…PI2104YZ_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 5, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are…TSB_CLI049_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 26, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SAFETY PLUG FUSE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information associated with the "Hybrid System Warranty Extens…TSB_ELE273 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 13, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement …TSB_TRA046_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the Hybrid System Warranty coverage for the high-voltage battery saf…WTY029_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 30, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid fo…WTY029_REIMB · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 28, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY029).WTY029_QA · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 28, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc., is extending the Hybr…WTY029_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 28, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc., is extending the Hybrid System Warranty coverage for …WTY029_DP · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 28, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bull…TSB_ELE044_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 7, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 5, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bull…TSB_BOD055_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 13, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bull…TSB_ELE044_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 19, 2021
- SC208_OWNR: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an auxiliary evaporative …SC208_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 18, 2021
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC208) - This bulletin provides the procedure for the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on som…SC208_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 17, 2021
- Sc208_poc: proof of correction cardSC208_POC · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 16, 2021
- Sc208_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion stickerSC208_STKR · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 16, 2021
- SC208_QA: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC…SC208_QA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 16, 2021
- SC208_DPSM: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emis…SC208_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 16, 2021
- SC208_DP: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install …SC208_DP · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 16, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software upda…PI2104_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 13, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: THETA 2.4L MPI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2104) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update…PI2104_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 8, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement …PI2104_QA · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 8, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campai…PI2104_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 8, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2104_DP · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 8, 2021
- PIT STOP: A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES - This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and …PS702 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 4, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 25, 2021
- PITSTOP/TECHNICAL OPERATIONS - SMOKE MACHINE NOT TO BE USED FOR EMISSIONS TESTING WITH HEV/PHEV MODELS - This Pitstop provides information to properly test the evaporative emission…PS686 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 24, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: AIR FILTER AND NVLD REPLACEMENT (SA447) - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an evaporative leak test and…TSB_FUE049 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 12, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 25, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 4, 2020
- PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assemb…PS675 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 25, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin …TSB_CHA098_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 7, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin provides information regarding partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assemb…TSB_CLI049 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 3, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedur…TSB_CHA091_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 24, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating t…TSB_TRA046_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair proc…TSB_CHA098_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 23, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - REV 5 -KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This b…PI1803_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some …TSB_ELE148 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 21, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedur…TSB_CHA091_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 10, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin prov…TSBCHA084_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 26, 2019
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bul…TSBCHA084_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 15, 2019
- PITSTOP: LOWER ENGINE SERVICE COVER BOLT LOCATIONS - This Pitstop provides information on the correct bolt location of the lower engine service cover on 2016-2020MY Optima 2.4L and…PS616 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 14, 2019
- TSBCHA098_R1: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the …TSBCHA098_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 28, 2019
- TSBCHA098: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR GUIDE FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin provides the repair guide for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY K…TSBCHA098 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 14, 2019
- TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regardin…TSBCHA084_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 21, 2019
- Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. would like to thank you for your purchase of a Kia Optima vehicle. Because Kia values you as our customer, we are conducting a Custo…CS1604OWNR_ADDL1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 21, 2019
- PITSTOP: DTC P1B25/P1B77 ? 125 AMP HV FUSE INSPECTION - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. When addressing a concern related to the 2011-2016MY Optim…PS515_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 28, 2019
- PITSTOP: P/HEV NO START ? SHIFT BEFORE READY - This Pitstop provides information regarding possible customer complaint of intermittent ?No-Start?.PS587 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 18, 2019
- TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t…TSBCHA084_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 4, 2019
- TSB: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some models listed below, wh…TSBCHA091 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 28, 2018
- PITSTOP: HYBRID HV BATTERY SOC GAUGE (PS581) - This Pitstop provides information regarding the State of Charge (SOC) gauge on all Kia Hybrid P/HEV) vehicles. Normal operation of th…PS581 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 28, 2018
- TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electronic Cont…TSBCHA084 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 16, 2018
- TSB: BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2011-20…TSBELE151 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2018
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 (400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANS) (SA351) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Hybrid Control Uni…TSBTRA079 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 13, 2018
- Tsb: hcu/tcu logic improvement for dtc p1744 (400 mesh equipped transmissions only) - tsb tra068 closed. Refer to tsb tra079/sa351TSBTRA068_CLOSED · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 13, 2018
- TSB - BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1B70 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF H…TSBELE147 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 17, 2018
- TSB - HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100MESH SOLENOID - EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information …TSBTRA059_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 10, 2018
- TSB - HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information re…TSBTRA059_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 21, 2018
- PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and…PS539 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2018
- TSB - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceabi…TSBTRA047_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 16, 2018
- TSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head u…TSBELE091R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 20, 2017
- TSB - OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp pads on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF), produc…TSBBOD172 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 31, 2017
- TSB - HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 (400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANSMISSIONS ONLY) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) on…TSBTRA068 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 12, 2017
- TSB:HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS - This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and th…TSBTRA059R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 11, 2017
- TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (CS1604) - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the Motor …TSB-CHA072R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 19, 2017
- TSB: 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), Sportag…TSB-ELE100R4 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 17, 2017
- TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior wi…PS493 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 21, 2017
- TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional ant…TSB-SC141R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 28, 2017
- PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporat…PS469 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 18, 2017
- TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia model…TSB-GEN085R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 18, 2017
- TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional ant…TSB-SC141 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 6, 2016
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc141 ? Underbody ? Additional anti-corrosion treatmentSC141QA · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative m…SC141DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative…SC141DP · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited t…TSB-GEN085 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 4, 2016
- TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.TSB-TRA055 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 31, 2016
- TSB: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehi…TSB-ELE044R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 28, 2016
- TSB: NAVIGATION SOFTWARE UPDATE - NO SIRIUS TRAFFIC DISPLAY - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the Navigation software on some Sportage (SL), Cadenza (VG), Optima …TSB-ELE117 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 21, 2016
- TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative…TSB-SC135R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 14, 2016
- Pitstop: hvac receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a hvac system concern in which metal particles or shards have contaminated the system, the desiccant or the e…PS266R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 30, 2016
- Owner notification letter (sc135) - dear kia owner, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program regarding the evapora…SC135OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 19, 2016
- Q and a (sc135/wty009) - evaporative canister voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension programSC135QA · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 15, 2016
- Dealer parts & service manager memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer parts and service managers, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warr…SC135DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 15, 2016
- Dealer principal memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer principals, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program to insp…SC135DEALERP · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 15, 2016
- Tsb: voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (sc135) - this bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative…TSBSC135 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 15, 2016
- Tsb rev1: mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (cs1604) - this bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the m…TSBCHA072R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 13, 2016
- PITSTOP: OILY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM MDPS STEERING COLUMN - On some Optima (QF/TF/TF HEV) vehicles, the customer may complain of an oily substance dripping onto the driver?s side …PS343 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 28, 2016
- Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (cs1604) - this bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the flexible coupling in the motor …TSBCHA072 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 16, 2016
- Q and a: cs1604 - all 2011-2013 my and some 2014 my optima vehicles motor driven power steering (mdps) flexible coupling customer satisfaction / warranty extension programCS1604QA · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- Owner letter: cs1604 - customer satisfaction/warranty extension program - dear kia optima owner: kia motors america, inc. Would like to thank you for your purchase of a kia optima …CS1604OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- Request for reimbursement form: cs1604 - 2011-2013 and some 2014 my optima vehicles motor driven power steering (mdps) customer satisfaction/warranty extension program - if you hav…CS1604FORM · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: cs1604 - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a customer satisfaction / warranty extension program regarding the motor driven power steerin…CS1604DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- Dealer principal memo: cs1604 - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a customer satisfaction / warranty extension program regarding the motor driven power steering (mdps) on all …CS1604DEALERP · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 2016
- 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/q…TSBELE085R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2016
- 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),…TSBELE100R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 8, 2016
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HCU/TCU UPGRADE - FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS -This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Co…TSB_TRA059 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 10, 2016
- Hcu/tcu upgrade - for 100 mesh solenoid equipped hybrid transmissions -this bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the hybrid control unit (hcu) and the tra…TSBTRA059 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 10, 2016
- TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phon…PS443 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2016
- This bulletin provides information related to an ibau (integrated brake actuation unit) software upgrade for some 2014-2016 my optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from decemb…TSB CHA067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 15, 2016
- Tsb: ecu upgrade mil on with dtc c1356 - this bulletin provides information related to an ibau (integrated brake actuation unit) software upgrade for some 2014~2016my optima hybrid…TSBCHA067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 15, 2016
- Tsb: rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some kia vehicles (see table on pg. 6 for specif…TSB-ELE-077-R1 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jan 29, 2016
- Tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. This special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the effi…TSBSST041 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 19, 2015
- "pitstop: optima hybrid (tf hev) with dtc b1695 - lost communication with e-comp - when addressing a customer concern related to an a/c system not blowing cold air and dtc b1695 is…PS391 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 14, 2015
- TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure…TSB-ELE091R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 12, 2015
- Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head un…TSBELE091 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2015
- Tsb: 6-spd. A/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogram…TSBTRA049R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2015
- Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) With DTC B1695 - Lost Communication With E-CompPS391 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Aug 1, 2015
- 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. *pePS-417 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation…TSBELE089 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 26, 2015
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation…TSBELE089 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 26, 2015
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with d…TSBTRA051R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with d…TSBTRA051R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- "tech tip: dtc p1a89 - dc/dc converter current sensor fault symptom: dtc - mil p1a89 dc/dc converter current sensor fault and illuminated battery charging system warning lamp in th…TT067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2015
- 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)…TSBELE085 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 13, 2015
- Pitstop: smart pedal feature - the smart pedal is an integral part of the engine management system (ems) functionality which monitors and prevents the simultaneous activation of ac…PS400 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 24, 2015
- Pitstop: bluetooth® issues after iphone® ios 8 software update - this article provides information related to possible bluetooth concerns when using an iphone® with ios 8.x (ios 8,…PS365R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2015
- Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to possible compatibility issues between navigation head units and sd cards wh…PS387 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 6, 2015
- Tsb: noise during brake actuation - this bulletin provides information to address a brake noise concern on some optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from december 2, 2013 thro…TSBCHA052 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Feb 2, 2015
- Tsb: rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some kia vehicles (see table below for specific …TSBELE077 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 5, 2014
- TSB: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS - The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor ra…TSB-CLI017R4 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 13, 2014
- 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 w…TSB-GEN057 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 7, 2014
- TSB: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software on some 2014MY Cadenza (VG) and Optima (TF/QF) vehicles, p…TSB-ELE062R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 3, 2014
- TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC005) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data fro…TSB-ENG137R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 22, 2014
- PITSTOP: HEATER BLOWING COLD AIR WHILE IN EV MODE - When diagnosing a concern related to the heater intermittently blowing cold air while in EV mode, check the Electric Water Pump …PS338 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 11, 2014
- PITSTOP: HESITATION IN ELECTRIC AND GAS MODES - When diagnosing an Optima Hybrid with an off idle hesitation concern that can be duplicated, and no DTC(s) codes (active or history)…PS328 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 1, 2014
- PITSTOP: SLIGHT VARIATION IN THE ?SET? SPEED AFTER SETTING CRUISE CONTROL - A few customers have complained about their vehicle briefly accelerating beyond the set cruising speed a…PS325 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jun 6, 2014
- PIT STOP: ?HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING!? MESSAGE IN CLUSTER AND MIL-ON WITH DTC P1784 - When diagnosing an Optima Hybrid with a ?Hybrid System Warning!? message (A) in the cluster, the m…PS316 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 28, 2014
- PIT STOP: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 - HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT - When addressing a customer complaint related to a battery warning lamp illuminated in the dash and dr…PS292 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 19, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS292 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2014
- PIT STOP: HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) INSULATED GLOVES RE-CERTIFICATION - The purpose of this Pitstop is to remind dealer personnel about the importance of having the High Voltage (HV) insul…PS303 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Mar 3, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS303 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT041 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 4, 2014
- TECH TIP: DTCs POC17 and P1C76 not clearing - Perform the motor/HSG resolver calibration located in the S/W management section of the ?Motor Control Unit? (MCU) system.TT040 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 13, 2014
- TECH TIP: Issues with Eco Gauge Needle - The ECO gauge needle never reaches the green shaded portion of the cluster, even on wide open throttle.TT039 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 13, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT040 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT039 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT030 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.137 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Tsb: seat back cover removal procedure - this bulletin outlines the procedure for the removal of the front seat back covers on optima (qf) and sorento (xma).TSBBOD102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 30, 2013
- Tsb: 6-speed a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacemen…TSBTRA049 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 29, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS268 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS263 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS241 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.044 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.060 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2012