2016 Kia Optima service bulletins & manufacturer communications
226 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Kia Optima. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 226
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona…CS2312_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 8, 2026
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS: ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340 REVISION 5) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/…SC340_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 4, 2026
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC340 FLIGHT 104 ) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service…SC340_OWNR_JF&JFA_104 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 17, 2026
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSION SECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340 REV 4) - This bulletin has been revised to include additi…SC340_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 6, 2026
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona…TSB_CS2312_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 19, 2026
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC340 FLIGHT 103 / JF) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Ser…SC340_OWNR_JF103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 19, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a The…TSB_CS2312 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 18, 2025
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upg…CS2312_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 17, 2025
- 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
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC340 FLIGHT 101 / JF) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Ser…SC340_OWNR_JF101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 27, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional i…SC340_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 21, 2025
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC340 FLIGHT 102 / JF) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Ser…SC340_OWNR_JF102 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 7, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…SC340_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 7, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Elec…SC340_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 5, 2025
- Sc340_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion label/stickerSC340_STKR · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2025
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC340) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Volu…SC340_QA · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2025
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: sc340_poc: proof of correction cardSC340_POC · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 23, 2025
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC340) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia i…SC340_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2025
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC340) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissio…SC340_DP · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 3, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 28, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR FUSE RELOCATION - This bulletin provides the procedure to relocate the Heating, Ventilati…TSB_CLI057 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Oct 22, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2303_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 5, 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional informati…PI1802YZ_TSB_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 22, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…TSB_TRA072_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 9, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin has been revised to i…CS2310_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the v…CS2303D_OWNR2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 31, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the v…CS2303C_OWNR2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 31, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2303_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 13, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin provides information t…CS2310_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 6, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…TSB_TRA072_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 8, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…TSB_TRA072_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2303_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle…CS2303D_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Mar 16, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2303_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 10, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle…CS2303C_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2303) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of…CS2303_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 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 · Electrical System · 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FUEL PUMP FILTER INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are in…WTY028_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 31, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FUEL PUMP FILTER INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information associated with the 'Warranty Extension Program' (WTY028) to inspect and, i…WTY028_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 28, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by …TSB_ENG219_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 16, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BEARING CLEARANCE TESTER (BCT) PROCEDURES - This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Se…TSB_SST067_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 13, 2022
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to update …SC205_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 2022
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA 2.0L T-GDI ULEV LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR EMISSIONS (SC205) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the emissions-related logic of …SC205_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 2, 2022
- Sc205_poc: proof of correction cardSC205_POC · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 2, 2022
- Sc205_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion stickerSC205_STKR · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 2, 2022
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Em…SC205_QA · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 2, 2022
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS 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 Vo…SC205_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 2, 2022
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campai…SC205_DP · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 2, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs related to low…WTY028_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 29, 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…WTY028_REIMB · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 27, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension (WTY028).WTY028_QA · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 27, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited…WTY028_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 27, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs r…WTY028_DP · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 27, 2022
- PITSTOP: INJECTOR HARNESS ROUTING FOR PI1802Y/Z AND PI1803Y/Z ENGINE REPLACEMENTS - This bulletin provides information to address a no-start or hard start with poor running conditi…PS720 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 20, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MDPS WARNING LAMP DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION & SINGLE PARTS REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the diagnosis of Motor Driven Power St…WTY023_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 24, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to owners of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty…WTY023_OWNR_JF · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 11, 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…WTY023_REIMB_JF · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 11, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 6, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY023). K…WTY023_QA · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 5, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY023.…WTY023_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 5, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending…WTY023_DP · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 5, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY023.…WTY023_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 5, 2022
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending…WTY023_DP · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 5, 2022
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of …PI1802YZ_TSB_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 23, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 21, 2021
- This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however…TSB_SST067_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 4, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of …PI1802YZ_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 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_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 · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 13, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) ANTI-JUDDER LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Dual Clu…TSB_TRA098 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 24, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised secti…TSB_TRA083_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 24, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM - This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (…TSB_CHA106 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 13, 2021
- PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a w…PS704 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 3, 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WINDOW REGULATOR DRUM GEAR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the window regulator drum gear on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa)…TSB_BOD300 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 24, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bullet…TSB_ENG222_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 11, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bullet…TSB_ENG222_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 27, 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 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 12, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade th…TSB_TRA083 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 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_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 25, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of …PI1802YZ_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 12, 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 4, 2020
- PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. Wh…PS663 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 7, 2020
- PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by …PS299_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 6, 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 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 7, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT - TSB_PI1802_R2 - Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections…PI1802_TSB_R12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If …TSB_ENG219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 27, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev3) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin pr…PI1802YZ_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2020
- TSB - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a partial repair on the trunk latch base sub assembly on the certain Forte, Rio and Optima vehicles, which may exhibit a diffi…TSB_BOD208 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jun 17, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev2) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin prov…PI1802YZ_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2020
- TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bul…PI1802_TSB_R11 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 4, 2020
- PITSTOP: UPDATED SPARK PLUG FOR 2.0T THETA-II - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the updated spark plug…PS608_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 26, 2020
- Technical service bulletin: service action: wiring signal interference check & engine noise inspection (sa379) - closed - superseded by pi1802yz/1803yz.TSB_ENG205_C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 30, 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
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides i…PI1802YZ_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 9, 2020
- Product improvement campaign: tsb_r7 - engine replacement instructions for dtc p1326 (pi1802w/x) - closed - superseded by pi1802y/z.PI1802WX_TSB_R7C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 2, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PANORAMIC SUNROOF BUZZING NOISE REPAIR - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to Se…TSB_BOD201 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 19, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin prov…PI1802YZ_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - REV 10 - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This…PI1802_TSB_R10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 16, 2020
- 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 E…PI1802_TSB_R9 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 14, 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
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides in…PI1802WX_TSB_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the p…TSB_TRA072_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 7, 2020
- PITSTOP 638: HVAC TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR INOPERATIVE, TICKING AND/OR MAKING A POPPING NOISE - This Pitstop provides information regarding an inoperative, or clicking and popping no…PS638 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 13, 2019
- Owner Letter - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) **THIRD NOTICE** - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to p…PI1802_OWN#3_OPT · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 12, 2019
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DCT ACTUATOR ROD LENGTH ADJUSTMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) actuator rod lengths using the ap…TSB_TRA085 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2019
- 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 26, 2019
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PI1802W/X (Rev 6) - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Th…PI1802WX_TSB_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 7, 2019
- TSB - Product Improvement Campaign: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin…PI1802_TSB_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 7, 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSBCHA100): SERVICE ACTION: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA400) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of th…TSBCHA100 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Oct 8, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Contro…PI1802_TSB_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 30, 2019
- TSB: 1.6T GDI ULEV MIL ON LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0128 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) on some 2016-2017MY Optima (J…TSBENG206 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 16, 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
- TSB: TRANSMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to optimize the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on 2017-2018MY Soul (PS) and Forte (YDm) and…TSBTRA078 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 11, 2019
- 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 G…PI1802_OWNR2_OPT · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 3, 2019
- PITSTOP: OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS CONTROL INOPERATIVE - This Pitstop provides information on the repair procedure for an inoperative mirror glass on the outside door mirrors for 2016-2…PS600 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 16, 2019
- TSB: ANTENNA CAP REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the antenna cover that is loose and/or has separated from the antenna base on some 2016-2017MY Optima…TSBELE170 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 10, 2019
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now requ…TSBENG205_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 10, 2019
- TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1…PI1802WX_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 10, 2019
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now requ…TSBENG205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 5, 2019
- TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1…PI1802WX_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 3, 2019
- VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides info…VPI1802WX_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 11, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN:KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provide…VPI1802_TSB_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 31, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides i…VPI1802WX_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 28, 2019
- 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 u…DC_20190125 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 25, 2019
- TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides infor…TSBENG083_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Contr…VPI1802_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 20, 2018
- 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 Un…VPI1802_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 12, 2018
- VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulle…VPI1802_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 4, 2018
- Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on all 2016-2018 MY Optima vehicles equipped wi…VPI1802_OWNER_OP · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 30, 2018
- 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 · Electrical System · issued Nov 28, 2018
- TSB: FRONT STRUT FLANGE NUT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front strut flange nut on some 2016MY Optima (JF) vehicles, produced from February 2, …TSBCHA095 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 21, 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 · Steering · issued Nov 16, 2018
- PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined be…PS299_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 19, 2018
- PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY~ K900 (KH), 2016MY~ Optima (JFa/JF), and 2018MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles du…PS299_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 30, 2018
- 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 engin…VPI1802_QA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 25, 2018
- 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)…VPI1802_DSM · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 16, 2018
- 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 …VPI1802_DP · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 16, 2018
- TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides informat…TSBENG175_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 20, 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 - SERVICE ACTION: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS REPLACEMENT (SA334) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp harness on some …TSBELE143 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 19, 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 - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH - REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace …TSBTRA072A_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 12, 2018
- TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides informat…TSBENG175_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 2, 2018
- TSB - SERVICE ACTION: PANORAMIC SUNROOF INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA270) REV 1 - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2…TSBBOD164R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 11, 2017
- PITSTOP - OPTIMA TRUNK TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - On some 2016-2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, there may be a concern with the trunk not opening as designed when using transmitter key …PS524 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2017
- TSB - SERVICE ACTION: AIR INTAKE HOSE REPLACEMENT & ECU UPGRADE (SA303) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air intake hose and/or improve the logic of the Electr…TSBENG174 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 16, 2017
- TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - REVISED - This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E…TSBENG175R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 2017
- TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E-CVVT cove…TSBENG175 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 9, 2017
- TSB - E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - REVISED - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the E-CVVT cover and motor plug on some 2016MY Optima (JFa), p…TSBENG159R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 8, 2017
- TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - REVISED - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emission…TSBENG161R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 7, 2017
- 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 f…PS474 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 27, 2017
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: REAR PERSONAL LAMP REPAIR (SA273) - This bulletin provides information related to the rear personal lamp on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from Se…TSBELE126R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 12, 2017
- TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA292A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some…TSBTRA069R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 9, 2017
- TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: IDLE STABILITY & SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA294A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Uni…TSBENG168R1 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jun 9, 2017
- PITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: ACCELERATOR PEDAL FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION - On all K900 (KH), Cadenza (VG, YG), and Optima (JF, JFa, JF-HEV, JF-PHEV) vehicles, the accelerator pedal features a…PS496 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 8, 2017
- TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA292) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some …TSBTRA069 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 24, 2017
- TSB: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: IDLE STABILITY & SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA294) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (…TSBENG168 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 24, 2017
- TSB: HVAC CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to apply a HVAC control unit logic improvement on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from A…TSBCLI038 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 23, 2017
- TSB: E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the E-CVVT cover and motor plug on some 2016MY Optima (JF/JFa), produced …TSB-ENG159R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 23, 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 · Visibility · issued Mar 21, 2017
- PS481: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) CHARACTERISTICS - All models with a 1.6L Turbo engine may come equipped with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), except the 2017MY~ Niro…PS481 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 20, 2017
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ANTENNA INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA272) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or replace the antenna assembly on some 2016MY Optima (JFa)…TSB-ELE130 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Mar 2, 2017
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: PANORAMIC SUNROOF INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA270) - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to …TSB-BOD164 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 21, 2017
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: REAR PERSONAL LAMP REPAIR (SA273) - This bulletin provides information related to the rear personal lamp on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from Se…TSB-ELE126 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 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 - LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the luggage side trims on 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to Au…TSB-BOD161 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 2, 2016
- TSB: VCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - DTC P200A00 (SA240A) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade and inspection of the VCM motor (Actuation Test) of some …TSB-ENG158R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 2016
- PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima …PS472R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 15, 2016
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AXLE DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT (SA241) - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JF) vehicles, produced in South Korea from March 24, 2016 to Ap…TSB-TRA060R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2016
- TSB: SUNROOF BUZZING NOISE - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to June 20, 2016, which may exhibit a buzzing…TSB-BOD148R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2016
- TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from…TSB-ENG161 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 9, 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 · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 4, 2016
- PITSTOP: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) OPERATION - An increasing number of Kia?s latest models are now equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Some customers may hav…PS475 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 21, 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
- 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. F…PS457 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Sep 30, 2016
- Tsb: e-cvvt cover and motor plug replacement - this bulletin provides information about the replacement of the e-cvvt cover and motor plug on some 2016my sorento (uma), produced fr…TSBENG159 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 29, 2016
- Pitstop: recalibration of blind spot detection after collision repairs - this pitstop provides information relating to some vehicles equipped with blind spot detection (bsd), which…PS465 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2016
- Tsb: sunroof popping noise repair - this bulletin provides information on some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from september 28, 2015 to february 23, 2016, which may experi…TSBBOD147 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 25, 2016
- Tsb: sunroof buzzing noise - this bulletin provides information on some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from september 28, 2015 to june 20, 2016, which may exhibit a buzzing…TSBBOD148 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 25, 2016
- 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 …TSBELE113R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 20, 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
- Tsb: apple carplay rollout and troubleshooting guide - this bulletin provides information related to the rollout of apple carplay and android auto on 2017my sorento (uma) and the l…TSBELE104R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 2, 2016
- PITSTOP: ANDROID AUTO/UVO eSERVICES CONNECTIVITY ISSUES AFTER ANDROID 6.0 UPDATE - This article provides diagnostic information in regards to: ANDROID AUTO will not launch when a S…PS452 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 12, 2016
- TSB - APPLE CARPLAY ROLLOUT AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - This bulletin provides information related to the rollout of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on vehicles equipped with Premiu…TSBELE104 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 29, 2016
- Tsb: apple carplay rollout and troubleshooting guide - this bulletin provides information related to the rollout of apple carplay and android auto on vehicles equipped with premium…TSB-ELE-104 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 29, 2016
- TSB - COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are ind…TSBELE100R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2016
- "voluntary safety recall campaign: driver s frontal airbag module replacement (sc131) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the driver s frontal airbag module of sevent…TSB-SC-131 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 21, 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), optim…TSB-ELE-100R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 21, 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 describes the procedure to replace the rear seat latch manual release cable on some 2016 my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from august 28, 2015 to december 15, 2015,…TSB BOD131_SA219 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 25, 2016
- Service action: rear seat latch cable inspection and/or replacement (sa 219) - this bulletin describes the procedure to replace the rear seat latch manual release cable on some 201…TSBBOD131 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Mar 25, 2016
- This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect or replace the headliner on some 2016 my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from february 8, 2016 through february 17, 2016, which may …TSB BOD134_SA225 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 16, 2016
- Service action: headliner inspection and/or replacement (sa 225) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect or replace the headliner on some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, pr…TSBBOD134 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 16, 2016
- Owner notification letter (sc128) - dear kia optima owner: kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign to replace the air cleaner and/or evaporativ…OWNERSC128 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 15, 2016
- This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air cleaner box and/or the evaporative canister of some 2016 my kia optima (jfa) 2.0l turbo (ulev - 50 state emissions) and the …TSB SC128 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 8, 2016
- "questions and answers (sc128) 2016 my kia optima improper emissions parts installed voluntary emissions recall campaign q and a"QASC128 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 8, 2016
- Dealer parts and service manager memo (sc128) - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign (sc128) on certain 2016 my kia optima vehicles equipped…DEALERPSMSC128 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 8, 2016
- Dealer principal memo (sc128) - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign (sc128) on certain 2016 my kia optima vehicles equipped with either the…DEALERPSC128 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 8, 2016
- Voluntary emissions recall: 2016my optima improper emissions parts installed voluntary emissions recall (sc 128) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air cleaner b…TSBSC128 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Mar 8, 2016
- Service action: base audio head unit replacement (sa211) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the base audio head unit of some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced f…TSB-ELE-098-R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 18, 2016
- Service action: tmps replacement (sa213) - this bulletin provides the procedure to check or replace the tpms sensors for some 2016my optima (jfa) and 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles,…TSBCHA061 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 16, 2015
- Service action: inaccurate reading from fuel gauge (sa 212) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect fuel gauge level indicator on some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produ…TSBFUE032 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 25, 2015
- Optima (jfa) - front license plate installation - this article provides information regarding front license plate installation on 2016 my optima (jfa).PS440 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 20, 2015
- Correct procedure for raising windshield wipers - this article outlines the procedure to be used to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position.PS299R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 10, 2015
- Optima (jfa) - alignment specifications - this article provides the alignment specifications for 2016my optima (jfa). In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignmen…PS438 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Oct 29, 2015
- 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
- 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 …PS428 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 9, 2015
- 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 pr…TSBGEN078 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 2015
- 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 serv…TSBGEN076 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 29, 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 · Electrical System · 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 · Electrical System · issued Jun 26, 2015
- Pitstop: oil intrusion into e-cvvt cover - when diagnosing a dtc related to the e-cvvt system, remove the the e-cvvt cover and check for possible oil intrusion (a). The ecvvt syste…PS415R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 19, 2015
- Android auto /uvo eservices connectivity issues after android 6.0 update - this article proides diagnostic information in regards to:android auto will not launch when a samsung and…PS452 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 12, 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