2001 Kia Optima service bulletins & manufacturer communications
25 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Kia Optima. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 25
- 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 · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 13, 2021
- 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: 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: 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 · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 4, 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
- Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model.…TSBTRA046 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 6, 2013
- Kia: intermittent mil on with no fault code stored; information about dtc p1330. Provides information relating to certain vehicles. In affected vehicles an intermittent short to gr…TSB-068 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2010
- Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. Information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may expe…TSB-044 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2009
- Kia: during a service procedure that requires the subframe to be removed from a 2001-2005 optima (ms) (v-6 or i-4), an improved service procedure has been developed to enhance serv…TSB-026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2009
- Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia mod…KT-2008082201 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 28, 2008
- This bulletin provides information relating to an engine hesitation or the illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) for p0123 (throttle position sensor / switch (a) cir…038 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Supplement restraint system (srs) warning lamp illumination for b1378 and b1382. *nj035 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Improved timing belts for the kia rio and optima. *tt82 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Enhanced diagnosis and repair for p0446/p2422. *tt006 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Owner notification regarding campaign sc037 to replace the engine control module (ecm) and oxygen sensor. *tt041204 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 12, 2004
- Service manager notification regarding engine control module reprogram and oxygen sensor replacement. *tt040704 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 7, 2004
- Dealer principal notification regarding engine control module reprogram and oxygen sensor replacement. *tt040704 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 7, 2004
- Questions and answers for campaign sc037 engine control module (ecm) reprogram and oxygen sensor replacement. *tt040704 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 7, 2004
- A service campaign for possible o2 sensor malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. Kia will reprogram the engine control module (ecm) and replace the oxygen sensors as needed…037 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Optima charging system - v6 engine. *tt012 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2003
- Service campaign to replace oxygen sensors and to reprogram the engine control module (ecm) to reduce incidence of malfunction indicator lamp illumination with oxygen sensor relate…028 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator light illumination with oxygen sensors related diagnostic trouble codes. *tt007 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Change in diagnostic trouble code p0128, thermostat malfunction, logic. *tt006 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2002
- This bulletin provides information related to the repair of certain vehicles with sunroof drain tube water leak complaints. *tt019 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2001
- TOWING CAPACITY. *ET006 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2001