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2015 Kia Optima Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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04/16/18 NHTSA ID: 10133170
TSB ID: PS539

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 transferred to the new engine.
08/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10109813
TSB ID: PS469

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 (evaporative emissions system-leak detected) and the evaporative (eva
08/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10109683
TSB ID: TSB-ENG160

Tsb: ecu upgrade ? mil on with dtc(s) p0420/p0171 - this bulletin provides information related to the ecu software upgrade for some 2012~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from august 12, 2011 to october 2, 2015, some 2012~2015my sorento
08/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10109747
TSB ID: PS328

Pitstop: hesitation in electric and gas modes - when diagnosing an optima hybrid with an off idle hesitation concern that can be duplicated, and no dtc(s) codes (active or history) are stored, access mcu > current data to check the status o
08/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10109752
TSB ID: PS343

Pitstop: oily substance dripping from mdps steering column - on some optima (qf/tf/tf hev) vehicles, the customer may complain of an oily substance dripping onto the driver?s side floorboard area, especially in areas with high ambient tempe
08/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10109759
TSB ID: TSB-ENG143R1

Tsb: service action: engine crankshaft pulley and bolt replacement (sa170) - this bulletin provides the information to replace the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft bolt on some 2015my optima (qf) and 2015my sorento (xma) vehicles, produced
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08/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10109774
TSB ID: TSB-ENG160R1

Tsb: ecu upgrade ? mil on with dtc(s) p0420/p0171 - this bulletin provides information related to the ecu software upgrade for some 2012~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from august 12, 2011 to october 2, 2015, some 2012~2015my sorento
08/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10109655
TSB ID: PS315

Pit stop: gdi injector spray tip deposits - a design feature of vehicles equipped with a gasoline direct injection (gdi) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. therefore, it is complet
08/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10109658
TSB ID: PS322

Pit stop: dtc p0456 and charcoal canister leaks - when addressing a concern related to a dtc p0456 (evaporative emissions system ? small leak detected), and an inspection of the vapor lines, connections and fuel cap reveal no abnormalities,
08/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10109673
TSB ID: PS327

Pitstop: resetting cylinder balance adaptation values - when addressing a cylinder balance concern on a vehicle equipped with a 2.4l gdi engine, it is important to note that the dtc may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and
02/17/17 NHTSA ID: 10092099
TSB ID: PS392

Pitstop: intermittent ?no start? in cold temperatures with ?check bsd system? message on cluster - on some optima (qf) vehicles, a customer may experience an intermittent ?no start? concern, on cold start-up and in cooler temperatures. this
02/17/17 NHTSA ID: 10092151
TSB ID: PS414

Pitstop: difficulty assembling strut bearing/insulator - on some optima vehicles, when replacing the strut insulator or strut bearing with new parts you may encounter difficulty installing the new strut bearing into place on the insulator.
02/08/17 NHTSA ID: 10090943
TSB ID: TSBSC135

Tsb: voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (sc135) - this bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on some optima (tf) vehicles, produced fr
02/08/17 NHTSA ID: 10090944
TSB ID: PS457

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. for additional information related to variant coding click th
02/08/17 NHTSA ID: 10090969
TSB ID: SC135DEALERP

Dealer principal memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer principals, kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program to inspect the evaporative canister. kia has determined that the fo
02/08/17 NHTSA ID: 10090970
TSB ID: SC135DEALERPSM

Dealer parts & service manager memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer parts and service managers, kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program to inspect the evaporative canister.
02/08/17 NHTSA ID: 10090972
TSB ID: SC135OWNER

Owner notification letter (sc135) - dear kia owner, kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program regarding the evaporative canister in your vehicle.
02/08/17 NHTSA ID: 10090974
TSB ID: SC135QA

Q and a (sc135/wty009) - evaporative canister voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program
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01/31/17 NHTSA ID: 10089987
TSB ID: PS400

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 accelerator and brake pedals. when engaged, the feature redu
01/30/17 NHTSA ID: 10089845
TSB ID: PS404

Pitstop: high-pitched squeal noise before coming to a complete stop - on some vehicles, customers may complain of an intermittent squeal when coming to a stop. this concern is often due to the brake pads not freely floating within the calip
01/27/17 NHTSA ID: 10089763
TSB ID: PS414

Pitstop: difficulty assembling strut bearing/insulator - on some optima vehicles, when replacing the strut insulator or strut bearing with new parts you may encounter difficulty installing the new strut bearing into place on the insulator.
01/26/17 NHTSA ID: 10089617
TSB ID: TSBENG147

Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc1501) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in
01/23/17 NHTSA ID: 10089301
TSB ID: TSBENG149

Tsb: 2.4 gdi mil on with dtc(s) p0263/ p0266/ p0269/ p0272 - this bulletin provides information about the replacement of the fuel injectors in some sorento (xma) produced 12/17/2012~12/11/2014, optima (qf) produced 07/28/2013~10/02/2015, op
01/18/17 NHTSA ID: 10089051
TSB ID: TSBGEN076

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 servicing vehicles equipped with a turbocharger. in addition to
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10/06/15 NHTSA ID: 10058534
TSB ID: PS-417

Kia: crankshaft position sensor (ckp) variation has not learned causing misfire of engine and malfunction indicator light (mil) to come in dash. model all. no years listed.
05/14/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10136505
TSB ID: TSBTRA059_R4

Tsb - hcu/tcu upgrade ? for 100mesh solenoid - equipped hybrid transmissions - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the hybrid control unit (hc
04/16/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10133183
TSB ID: TSBTRA059_R3

Tsb - hcu/tcu upgrade ? for 100mesh solenoid equipped hybrid transmissions - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the hybrid control unit (hcu)
03/13/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10130104
TSB ID: TSBTRA047_R2

Tsb - driveshaft serviceability - this bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. this bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr
01/16/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10127029
TSB ID: TSBENG172

Tsb - service action: turbo oil feed line replacement (sa300) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed line on some 2011-2015my optima (tf), produced from november 1, 2010 through august 30, 2011, 2012-2015my opt
02/17/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10092147
TSB ID: TSBTRA051R1

Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ? multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
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02/03/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10090431
TSB ID: TSBTRA049

Tsb: 6-speed a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the ecm/pcm.
01/27/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10089761
TSB ID: TSBTRA051R1

Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ? multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
01/24/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10089382
TSB ID: TSBTRA049R1

Tsb: 6-spd. a/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the pcm/tcm. after the adaptive values a
01/24/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10089421
TSB ID: TSBTRA059

Hcu/tcu upgrade - for 100 mesh solenoid equipped hybrid transmissions -this bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the hybrid control unit (hcu) and the transmission control unit (tcu) of some 2011-2016 my optima hyb
12/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126423
TSB ID: TSBELE091R3

Tsb - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
11/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10123322
TSB ID: TSBBOD172

Tsb - outside rear combination lamp water intrusion - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp pads on some 2011-2015my optima (tf), produced from august 12, 2010 through july 23, 2015, and some 2011
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11/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10123331
TSB ID: TSBTRA068

Tsb - hcu/tcu logic improvement for dtc p1744 (400 mesh equipped transmissions only) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the hybrid control unit (hcu) on some 2011-2012my optima hybrid (tf hev), produced from febr
08/30/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10116821
TSB ID: TSB-ELE091R1

Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange (ele091) (rev 1) - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level
08/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10116101
TSB ID: PS474

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 from the positioning shown on a kds.
08/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10116106
TSB ID: PS502

Pitstop: unable to connect to uvo eservices - this pitstop provides information about customer complaints regarding: * ?unable to connect to uvo eservices using an iphone?, * ?connection error and unable to sync with the uvo app with my iph
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109784
TSB ID: TSB-CLI017R4

Tsb: ev and hybrid a/c system servicing requirements - the soul electric vehicle (ev) and the optima hybrid use an a/c compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. both the motor and compressor are in on
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109796
TSB ID: TSB-ELE070

Tsb:service action: navigation unit software upgrade (sa172) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some sedona (yp), soul (ps) and optima (qf) vehicles to resolve concerns related to no sound
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08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109828
TSB ID: TSB-ELE128R1

Tsb: service action: audio software upgrade (sa276) - this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the audio software on some 2015my soul (ps), sportage (sl), optima (tf, qf), forte (yd), and sorento (xma) vehicles to incorporate bluetoo
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109829
TSB ID: TSB-ELE129R1

Tsb: service action: uvo software upgrade (sa277) - this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the uvo software on some 2015my soul (ps), sportage (sl), optima (tf, qf), forte (yd), and sorento (xma) vehicles to incorporate bluetooth
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109836
TSB ID: TSB-ELE100R4

Tsb: uvo system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014-2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl), 2015-2016my sedona (yp), and 2014-2015(my) optima (q
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109695
TSB ID: PS331

Pitstop: enabling wi-fi on uvo eservices w/premium navigation equipped vehicles (customer guide) - along with the download center, and other new uvo features, comes the addition of wi-fi capability for the vehicle. beginning with uvo eservi
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109748
TSB ID: PS330

Pitstop: avn 4.0 uvo eservices dealer engineering mode - when troubleshooting an avn 4.0 head-unit, follow the procedure outlined below to access the dealer engineering mode and perform various eservices related maintenance functions.
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109751
TSB ID: PS338

Pitstop: heater blowing cold air while in ev mode - when diagnosing a concern related to the heater intermittently blowing cold air while in ev mode, check the electric water pump (ewp) for the a/c system (not the main cooling system ewp),
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08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109761
TSB ID: PS339

Pitstop: remote start system diagnostic hotline - when diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable hotlin
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109855
TSB ID: PS493

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 windows from becoming excessively fogged. depending on the spe
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109857
TSB ID: PS464R1

Pitstop: no communication with blind spot - this pitstop provides information relating to 2014-2015my optima (qf) vehicles with blind spot detection (bsd), which may exhibit a ?check bsd system? message and no communication with the bsd sys
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109867
TSB ID: TSBTRA059R2

Tsb:hcu/tcu upgrade ? for 100 mesh solenoid equipped hybrid transmissions - this bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the hybrid control unit (hcu) and the transmission control unit (tcu) of some 2011~2016my optima
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109652
TSB ID: TSB-TRA051

Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ? dtc p0741 - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the damper clutch (d/c) solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtc p0741 (active or history), instead of replacing th
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109656
TSB ID: PS316

Pit stop: ?hybrid system warning!? message in cluster and mil-on with dtc p1784 - when diagnosing an optima hybrid with a ?hybrid system warning!? message (a) in the cluster, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and dtc p1784 (eop 3-phas
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08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109666
TSB ID: TSB-CLI024

Tsb: testing a/c compressor function using gds - this bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test a/c compressor function using the gds.
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109672
TSB ID: PS325

Pitstop: slight variation in the ?set? speed after setting cruise control - a few customers have complained about their vehicle briefly accelerating beyond the set cruising speed and then slowing down to the "set" speed. this article addres
08/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109676
TSB ID: TSB-ELE044R1

Tsb: high-voltage battery ordering and return procedure - this bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage lithium-ion batteries equipped on ev/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as "high-voltage batteries" or h
02/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092104
TSB ID: PS387

Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to possible compatibility issues between navigation head units and sd cards when replacing head units for multimedia issues. if after repl
02/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092132
TSB ID: TSBELE089

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 screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
02/16/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10091945
TSB ID: TSB CHA067

This bulletin provides information related to an ibau (integrated brake actuation unit) software upgrade for some 2014-2016 my optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from december 2, 2013 through july 22, 2015, which may exhibit a malfun
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02/08/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10090945
TSB ID: PS266R1

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 entire a/c receiver/dryer assembly may need to be replaced. t
02/08/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10090966
TSB ID: PS465

Pitstop: recalibration of blind spot detection after collision repairs - this pitstop provides information relating to some vehicles equipped with blind spot detection (bsd), which may exhibit a ?check bsd system? message with dtcs: c270254
02/08/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10090968
TSB ID: PS464

Pitstop: no communication with blind spot detection after collision repairs - this pitstop provides information relating to 2014-2015my optima (qf) vehicles with blind spot detection (bsd), which may exhibit a ?check bsd system? message and
01/31/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089983
TSB ID: TSBCHA056

Tsb: service action: steering feel improvement (sa188) - this bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the logic for the motor driven power steering (mpds) ecu of some 2014~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from august 23,
01/31/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089984
TSB ID: TSBCHA055

Tsb: service action: blind spot detection (bsd) system logic improvement (sa187) - this bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the logic for the blind spot detection (bsd) system of some 2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced
01/30/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089825
TSB ID: TSBELE085

Tsb: uvo software upgrade ? media button inoperative - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system of some 2014~2015my sportage (sl), forte (yd), optima (tf/qf), optima hybrid (tf hev) and sorento (xma) vehicles, which
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01/30/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089848
TSB ID: TT066

Tech tip: dtc c1203 or c1212 - speed sensor failure symptom: c1203 ? rh front wheel speed sensor open/short and/or c1212 ? vehicle speed sensor failure. repair: check for a short in the main esc harness near the radiator bracket. veri
01/30/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089849
TSB ID: TT067

Tech tip: dtc p1a89 - dc/dc converter current sensor fault symptom: dtc - mil ? p1a89 dc/dc converter current sensor fault and illuminated battery charging system warning lamp in the cluster. repair: use gds/kds to check the ldc output
01/27/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089742
TSB ID: TSBELE089

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 screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
01/27/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089787
TSB ID: PS373R1

Pitstop: mode switches from siriusxm? or fm to am - this pitstop provides information to address possible customer complaints on avn 4.0 (navigation head unit) relating to: * mode switches to am (usually from siriusxm? , fm, cd, other media
01/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089615
TSB ID: TSBELE090

Tsb: ?c? state error message on version 8.5 map update - this bulletin describes an sd card replacement procedure for customers that have a specific error displayed on the navigation head unit (shown below) after purchasing and installing a
01/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089466
TSB ID: TSBCHA067

Tsb: ecu upgrade ? mil on with dtc c1356 - this bulletin provides information related to an ibau (integrated brake actuation unit) software upgrade for some 2014~2016my optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from december 2, 2013 through
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01/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089384
TSB ID: PS391

Pitstop: optima hybrid (tf hev) with dtc b1695 - lost communication with e-comp - when addressing a customer concern related to an a/c system not blowing cold air and dtc b1695 is active in the a/c control unit, this could be the result of
01/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089401
TSB ID: TSBELE113R1

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 carplay software.
01/23/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089354
TSB ID: TSBELE091

Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. this procedure will now be req
01/23/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089303
TSB ID: TSBELE085R1

Tsb: uvo software upgrade - media button inoperative - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system of some 2014~2015my sportage (sl), forte (yd), optima (tf/qf), optima hybrid (tf hev) and sorento (xma) vehicles, which
01/23/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089312
TSB ID: TSBELE100R3

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), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl) 2015~2016my sedo
01/18/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088983
TSB ID: TSBSST041

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 efficiency and effectiveness of updating 2010my, and later, kia
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01/18/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089047
TSB ID: PS428

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 ev)
09/13/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10079901
TSB ID: TSB-ELE-100R2

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), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to address
03/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10060127
TSB ID: 070

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10060169
TSB ID: PS331

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10060175
TSB ID: PS341

Summary to be provided on a future date.
08/04/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058124
TSB ID: 055

Kia 2015 myoptima : bulletin involving information related to an upgrade of the logic for the blind spot detection system of some 2015my optima . *lj
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04/16/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10133177
TSB ID: TSBELE128_R2

Tsb - audio software upgrade - this bulletin has been revised and is no longer a service action. this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the audio software on some 2015my soul (ps), sportage (sl), optima (tf, qf), forte (yd), and so
04/16/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10133178
TSB ID: TSBELE129_R2

Tsb - uvo software upgrade - this bulletin has been revised and is no longer a service action. this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the uvo software on some 2015my soul (ps), sportage (sl), optima (tf, qf), forte (yd), and soren
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109777
TSB ID: TSB-GEN085

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 to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109787
TSB ID: TSB-GEN057

Tsb: general information and diagnosis for smart key fob systems and start/stop buttons - this bulletin provides information related to the smart key systems on vehicles equipped with a/t (automatic transaxle) and start/stop buttons (ssb).
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109788
TSB ID: TSB-TRA055

Tsb: inhibitor switch diagnosis information - this bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the inhibitor switch.
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109833
TSB ID: TSB-BOD167

Tsb: exterior emblem replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front and rear kia emblems on some 2014-2015my optima (qf) and replace the front and if necessary, the rear emblems on some 2014-2015my sorento (xma) veh
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08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109812
TSB ID: TSB-GEN085R1

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 models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109686
TSB ID: TSB-SC135R1

Tsb: voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (sc135) - this bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on some optima (tf) vehicles, produced fr
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109667
TSB ID: TSB-GEN069

Tsb: uvo eservices (avn 4.0) ? technology highlights - in an effort to better educate and familiarize customers with some of the features in their recently purchased 2015my optima (qf) vehicle; kia motors america would like all dealership
02/17/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10092100
TSB ID: PS365R1

Pitstop: bluetooth? issues after iphone? ios 8 software update - this article provides information related to possible bluetooth concerns when using an iphone? with ios 8.x (ios 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, etc.) while paired to a he
02/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10090207
TSB ID: PS364

Pitstop: water leak/condensation in rear outer tail lamp(s) - on some 2014~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, customers may complain about water droplets forming inside the rear tail lamp lenses following a rainstorm or after washing their vehicl
01/30/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089842
TSB ID: PS402

Pitstop: uvo eservices w/premium navigation (avn 4.0) functionality and required use of usb cable - for customer complaints on avn 4.0 (uvo eservices w/premium navigation head unit) equipped vehicles regarding the following concerns: ?h un
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01/30/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089844
TSB ID: PS405

Pitstop: black wheel center cap on fleet vehicles - on some 2015my optima lx vehicles sold for fleet use, dealer personnel may notice that the wheel center cap has a black background and differs in appearance from other optima lx vehicles.
01/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089609
TSB ID: TSBBOD143

Tsb: combination lamp water intrusion - this bulletin provides the procedure to install additional foam gaskets in both rear tail lamps on 2014-2015my optima (qf) vehicles, when either of the lamp housings may indicate water inside. on som
01/18/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089022
TSB ID: TSBGEN078

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 pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder progra
01/18/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089053
TSB ID: TSBBOD115

Service action: exterior door handle trim cap replacement (sa198) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the exterior door handle trim cap of some 2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from september 2, 2014 through august 24, 20
09/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10080020
TSB ID: TSB-ELE-0921-R1

Tsb / sirius audio mutes (drops out) intermittently in open spaces - this bulletin provides information about the replacement of the shark-fin style roof antenna of some 2014~2016my sportage (sl) vehicles, produced from august 1, 2014 throu
09/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10080061
TSB ID: TSB-BOD-120

Service action: door module replacement (sa218) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace right front door module assembly on certain 2014~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from march 1, 2014 through july 31, 2014, which may exh
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06/22/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10074740
TSB ID: TSB-115

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/16/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10060125
TSB ID: 069

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/16/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10060186
TSB ID: PS364

Summary to be provided on a future date.
12/16/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10056507
TSB ID: TSB-143REV1

Kia: information on replacing crankshaft pulley and crankshaft bolt, on some vehicles, that are exhibiting an oil leak or have engine noises coming from front crankshaft pulley due to excessive material on tip of crankshaft. model 2015 op

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Kia Optima TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.