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Kia Optima 2012–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin TSB-BOD104 · NHTSA communication 10109648 · issued May 9, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Seats
component
2012–2013
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

TSB: DRIVER?S SIDE SEAT CUSHION COVER DETACHING - This bulletin provides information about some 2012~2013MY Optima (QF) models, produced from August 9, 2011 through April 11, 2013, which may experience a loose or disengaged driver?s side seat outer trim cover.

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.