Kia Optima 2011–2014 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin PT20201-0002R4 · NHTSA communication 10119116 · issued Sep 1, 2017
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2011–2014
model years
10
vehicle entries
Official summary
PARTS BULLETIN - THETA II ENGINE SAFETY RECALL (SC147) - 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. For repair information please refer to Technical Service Bulletin SC147.
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.