Kia Optima 2011–2014 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin PT20201-0002R3 · NHTSA communication 10115238 · issued Jul 14, 2017
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2011–2014
model years
10
vehicle entries
Official summary
PARTS BULLLETIN: 20201-0002 (Revision 3.1) - This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles.
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.