Kia Optima 2011–2013 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin PS226 · NHTSA communication 10090588 · issued Nov 28, 2012
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2011–2013
model years
3
vehicle entries
Official summary
Pitstop: panorama sunroof trim seal loose - optima s produced from sop to october 24, 2012, equipped with panorama sunroof option, may exhibit a loose or sagging side trim seal (a). A portion of the side trim seal may become detached and caught under the sunroof, as it is closed, causing poor appearance and improper sealing. To correct this condition, follow the procedure outlined below.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.