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Technical Service Bulletins For 2017 KIA OPTIMA

Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2017 KIA OPTIMA. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:




Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletin #PS457

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

NHTSA #10090944

Date Of Bulletin

20160930

Failing Component Name

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS457

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10090944

Date Of Bulletin

20160930

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS266R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA #10090945

Date Of Bulletin

20160930

Failing Component Name

353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS465

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

NHTSA #10090966

Date Of Bulletin

20160901

Failing Component Name

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS465

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10090966

Date Of Bulletin

20160901

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS465

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10090966

Date Of Bulletin

20160901

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS415R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10092154

Date Of Bulletin

20150619

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PITSTOP: OIL INTRUSION INTO E-CVVT COVER - WHEN DIAGNOSING A DTC RELATED TO THE E-CVVT SYSTEM, REMOVE THE THE E-CVVT COVER AND CHECK FOR POSSIBLE OIL INTRUSION (A). THE ECVVT SYSTEM UTILIZES TWO SEALS TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF OIL AND/OR DUST


Technical Service Bulletin #PS472R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10109781

Date Of Bulletin

20161115

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipp


Technical Service Bulletin #PS472R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA #10109781

Date Of Bulletin

20161115

Failing Component Name

353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Description

PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipp


Technical Service Bulletin #PS472R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10109781

Date Of Bulletin

20161115

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipp


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ELE131

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

NHTSA #10109838

Date Of Bulletin

20170413

Failing Component Name

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) - This bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa), produced from October 3, 2016 to January 24,


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ENG166

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #10109840

Date Of Bulletin

20170425

Failing Component Name

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: HYBRID STARTER GENERATOR (HSG) PULLEY NUT INSPECTION AND/OR HSG REPLACEMENT (SA289) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) pulley nut and, if necessary, replace the HSG asse


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-ENG166

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

NHTSA #10109840

Date Of Bulletin

20170425

Failing Component Name

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: HYBRID STARTER GENERATOR (HSG) PULLEY NUT INSPECTION AND/OR HSG REPLACEMENT (SA289) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) pulley nut and, if necessary, replace the HSG asse


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-SST043R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10109841

Date Of Bulletin

20170410

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

TSB: R1234yf REFRIGERANT EQUIPMENT - This bulletin provides information relating to the introduction of R1234yf recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment. This equipment is designed to meet SAE J2843 requirements for servicing vehicles


Technical Service Bulletin #PS497R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

NHTSA #10109842

Date Of Bulletin

20170428

Failing Component Name

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Description

PIT STOP: UVO ESERVICES MIRROR BUTTONS (CUSTOMER GUIDE) - This pitstop provides information regarding the functionality of the UVO eServices buttons located on the rear view mirror in some 2016-2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hy


Technical Service Bulletin #PS497R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY

NHTSA #10109842

Date Of Bulletin

20170428

Failing Component Name

130000 VISIBILITY

Description

PIT STOP: UVO ESERVICES MIRROR BUTTONS (CUSTOMER GUIDE) - This pitstop provides information regarding the functionality of the UVO eServices buttons located on the rear view mirror in some 2016-2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hy


Technical Service Bulletin #PS481

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10109854

Date Of Bulletin

20170320

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PS481: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) CHARACTERISTICS - All models with a 1.6L Turbo engine may come equipped with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), except the 2017MY~ Niro (DE) with a 1.6L Atkinson engine comes equipped with a 6-s


Technical Service Bulletin #PS481

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10109854

Date Of Bulletin

20170320

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

PS481: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) CHARACTERISTICS - All models with a 1.6L Turbo engine may come equipped with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), except the 2017MY~ Niro (DE) with a 1.6L Atkinson engine comes equipped with a 6-s


Technical Service Bulletin #PS475

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NHTSA #10109688

Date Of Bulletin

20161021

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description

PITSTOP: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) OPERATION - An increasing number of Kia?s latest models are now equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Some customers may have interest and/or questions regarding this new technology, i


Technical Service Bulletin #PS475

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10109688

Date Of Bulletin

20161021

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PITSTOP: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) OPERATION - An increasing number of Kia?s latest models are now equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Some customers may have interest and/or questions regarding this new technology, i


Technical Service Bulletin #PS493

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA #10109855

Date Of Bulletin

20170321

Failing Component Name

353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS493

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY

NHTSA #10109855

Date Of Bulletin

20170321

Failing Component Name

130000 VISIBILITY

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #PS494

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

NHTSA #10109856

Date Of Bulletin

20170316

Failing Component Name

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Description

TSB: HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (Bms) PART NUMBER CHANGE - This Pitstop provides information regarding a running change to the High Voltage (HV) Battery and Battery Management System (BMS) control unit assemblie


Technical Service Bulletin #PS498

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA #10109858

Date Of Bulletin

20170501

Failing Component Name

353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Description

PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows f


Technical Service Bulletin #PS498

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY

NHTSA #10109858

Date Of Bulletin

20170501

Failing Component Name

130000 VISIBILITY

Description

PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows f


Technical Service Bulletin #PS353R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10109879

Date Of Bulletin

20161220

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT - This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015 - 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV), 2016 - 2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). It is important to


Technical Service Bulletin #PS353R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10109879

Date Of Bulletin

20161220

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT - This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015 - 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV), 2016 - 2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). It is important to


Technical Service Bulletin #PS474

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10116101

Date Of Bulletin

20170627

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS496

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10116104

Date Of Bulletin

20170608

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

PITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: ACCELERATOR PEDAL FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION - On all K900 (KH), Cadenza (VG, YG), and Optima (JF, JFa, JF-HEV, JF-PHEV) vehicles, the accelerator pedal features a small detent with a spring to provide increased resistance


Technical Service Bulletin #PS496

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #10116104

Date Of Bulletin

20170608

Failing Component Name

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Description

PITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: ACCELERATOR PEDAL FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION - On all K900 (KH), Cadenza (VG, YG), and Optima (JF, JFa, JF-HEV, JF-PHEV) vehicles, the accelerator pedal features a small detent with a spring to provide increased resistance


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG162R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10119122

Date Of Bulletin

20170907

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) - Revised - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicle


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG175

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

NHTSA #10119123

Date Of Bulletin

20170909

Failing Component Name

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E-CVVT cover or O-ring and replacement of the motor plug on some 2016-2


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG175R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

NHTSA #10119124

Date Of Bulletin

20170920

Failing Component Name

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - REVISED - This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E-CVVT cover or O-ring and replacement of the motor plug on s


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE131R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10115239

Date Of Bulletin

20170721

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG174

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #10123329

Date Of Bulletin

20171016

Failing Component Name

072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: AIR INTAKE HOSE REPLACEMENT & ECU UPGRADE (SA303) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air intake hose and/or improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa), pr


Technical Service Bulletin #PS524

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

NHTSA #10123321

Date Of Bulletin

20171023

Failing Component Name

114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Description

PITSTOP - OPTIMA TRUNK TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - On some 2016-2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, there may be a concern with the trunk not opening as designed when using transmitter key fob or Smart Trunk feature. This may be caused by improper a


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072_CLOSED

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NHTSA #10126933

Date Of Bulletin

20171215

Failing Component Name

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Description

TSB - TRA072/SA317 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB TRA072A/SA317A


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072A

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS

NHTSA #10126934

Date Of Bulletin

20171215

Failing Component Name

200000 WHEELS

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa), produced from August 29, 2016 through June 15, 2017, and some


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072A

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10126934

Date Of Bulletin

20171215

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa), produced from August 29, 2016 through June 15, 2017, and some


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072A_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10128585

Date Of Bulletin

20180116

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL),


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072A_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

NHTSA #10128585

Date Of Bulletin

20180116

Failing Component Name

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL),


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072A_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10128585

Date Of Bulletin

20180116

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL),


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072A_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

NHTSA #10128585

Date Of Bulletin

20180116

Failing Component Name

103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL),


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE143

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

NHTSA #10130102

Date Of Bulletin

20180219

Failing Component Name

125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS REPLACEMENT (SA334) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp harness on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 2


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE143

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #10130102

Date Of Bulletin

20180219

Failing Component Name

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS REPLACEMENT (SA334) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp harness on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 2


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG175_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10130103

Date Of Bulletin

20180202

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E-CVV


Technical Service Bulletin #PS539

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10133170

Date Of Bulletin

20180302

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG175_R3

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10133180

Date Of Bulletin

20180320

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E-CVV


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA047_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

NHTSA #10130104

Date Of Bulletin

20180216

Failing Component Name

106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072A_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL

NHTSA #10130105

Date Of Bulletin

20180212

Failing Component Name

117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH - REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072A_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #10130105

Date Of Bulletin

20180212

Failing Component Name

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH - REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA072A_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #10130105

Date Of Bulletin

20180212

Failing Component Name

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Description

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH - REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (


Technical Service Bulletin #PS299_R3

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

NHTSA #10145150

Date Of Bulletin

20180919

Failing Component Name

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Description

PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position i


Technical Service Bulletin #PS299_R3

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

NHTSA #10145150

Date Of Bulletin

20180919

Failing Component Name

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Description

PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position i


Technical Service Bulletin #PS299_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

NHTSA #10143403

Date Of Bulletin

20180730

Failing Component Name

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

Description

PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY~ K900 (KH), 2016MY~ Optima (JFa/JF), and 2018MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to r


Technical Service Bulletin #PS299_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY

NHTSA #10143403

Date Of Bulletin

20180730

Failing Component Name

130000 VISIBILITY

Description

PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY~ K900 (KH), 2016MY~ Optima (JFa/JF), and 2018MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to r


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG162

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10116117

Date Of Bulletin

20170607

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DP

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10143471

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer principal of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DP

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10143471

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer principal of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DSM

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10143472

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DSM

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10143472

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_DSM

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10143472

Date Of Bulletin

20180716

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_QA

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10143474

Date Of Bulletin

20180725

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

Q & A - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_QA

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10143474

Date Of Bulletin

20180725

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

Q & A - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_QA

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NHTSA #10143474

Date Of Bulletin

20180725

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description

Q & A - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_QA

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10143474

Date Of Bulletin

20180725

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

Q & A - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS564

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10141384

Date Of Bulletin

20180522

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS564

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10141384

Date Of Bulletin

20180522

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10151902

Date Of Bulletin

20181116

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on the listed Kia models with a column mounte


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10151902

Date Of Bulletin

20181116

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on the listed Kia models with a column mounte


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R6

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10152918

Date Of Bulletin

20190131

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN:KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Co


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802WX_TSB_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10152919

Date Of Bulletin

20190128

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previo


Technical Service Bulletin #DC_20190125

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10152908

Date Of Bulletin

20190125

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, January 25, 2019 Update - Dear Kia Retailer, At Kia, safety is a top priority and we wrote to you last August and again last October to provide you with updates regarding news reports about non-collision fires in K


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10152913

Date Of Bulletin

20190104

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electroni


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG083_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA #10152915

Date Of Bulletin

20190118

Failing Component Name

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Description

TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R4

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10152903

Date Of Bulletin

20181212

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - This TSB has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS)


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_TSB_R5

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10152904

Date Of Bulletin

20181220

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802_OWNER_OP

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10152905

Date Of Bulletin

20181130

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on all 2016-2018 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (?GDI?) and 2.0L Turbocha


Technical Service Bulletin #VPI1802WX_TSB_R3

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10154694

Date Of Bulletin

20190211

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R4

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10159230

Date Of Bulletin

20190403

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled "Knock Sensor Detection Syste


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R4

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10159230

Date Of Bulletin

20190403

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled "Knock Sensor Detection Syste


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R5

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10159231

Date Of Bulletin

20190410

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled "Knock Sensor Detection Syste


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R5

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10159231

Date Of Bulletin

20190410

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled "Knock Sensor Detection Syste


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBELE170

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10160757

Date Of Bulletin

20190510

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: ANTENNA CAP REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the antenna cover that is loose and/or has separated from the antenna base on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from August 25, 2015 through May 2


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 012000 STEERING:COLUMN

NHTSA #10162044

Date Of Bulletin

20190621

Failing Component Name

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

Description

TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDP


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R2

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10162044

Date Of Bulletin

20190621

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDP


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBTRA078

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10162049

Date Of Bulletin

20190611

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TSB: TRANSMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to optimize the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on 2017-2018MY Soul (PS) and Forte (YDm) and 2016-2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles equipped with 1.6T GDI th


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_OWNR2_OPT

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10162055

Date Of Bulletin

20190603

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PI1802_OWNR2_OPT: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 2014 MY Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection ("¿GDI") engines, and all 2015-2


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG206

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10163455

Date Of Bulletin

20190716

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

TSB: 1.6T GDI ULEV MIL ON LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0128 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa) 1.6T GDI ULEV DCT vehicles, produced from September 28,


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG206

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10163455

Date Of Bulletin

20190716

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB: 1.6T GDI ULEV MIL ON LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0128 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa) 1.6T GDI ULEV DCT vehicles, produced from September 28,


Technical Service Bulletin #PS600

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

NHTSA #10160612

Date Of Bulletin

20190516

Failing Component Name

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Description

PITSTOP: OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS CONTROL INOPERATIVE - This Pitstop provides information on the repair procedure for an inoperative mirror glass on the outside door mirrors for 2016-2019MY Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa) vehicles.


Technical Service Bulletin #PS600

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10160612

Date Of Bulletin

20190516

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PITSTOP: OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS CONTROL INOPERATIVE - This Pitstop provides information on the repair procedure for an inoperative mirror glass on the outside door mirrors for 2016-2019MY Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa) vehicles.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG205

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10159248

Date Of Bulletin

20190405

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG205

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10159248

Date Of Bulletin

20190405

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG205_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10159249

Date Of Bulletin

20190410

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBENG205_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10159249

Date Of Bulletin

20190410

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R7

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10165611

Date Of Bulletin

20190930

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R7

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10165611

Date Of Bulletin

20190930

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R4

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10168850

Date Of Bulletin

20191126

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R4

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10168850

Date Of Bulletin

20191126

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R4

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10168850

Date Of Bulletin

20191126

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA100

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 050000 PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #10167234

Date Of Bulletin

20191008

Failing Component Name

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSBCHA100): SERVICE ACTION: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA400) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) control unit on some 2016


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R10

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10173255

Date Of Bulletin

20200316

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - REV 10 - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802YZ_TSB

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

NHTSA #10173256

Date Of Bulletin

20200317

Failing Component Name

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_OWN#3_OPT

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10169797

Date Of Bulletin

20191212

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

Owner Letter - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) **THIRD NOTICE** - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 2014 MY Optima vehicles eq


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R9

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10172149

Date Of Bulletin

20200214

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TSB - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) Rev.9 - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detecti


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R9

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10172149

Date Of Bulletin

20200214

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) Rev.9 - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detecti


Technical Service Bulletin #PS616

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10167214

Date Of Bulletin

20191014

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PITSTOP: LOWER ENGINE SERVICE COVER BOLT LOCATIONS - This Pitstop provides information on the correct bolt location of the lower engine service cover on 2016-2020MY Optima 2.4L and 2.0L equipped vehicles. The lower engine service cover is s


Technical Service Bulletin #PS638

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10169695

Date Of Bulletin

20191213

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PITSTOP 638: HVAC TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR INOPERATIVE, TICKING AND/OR MAKING A POPPING NOISE - This Pitstop provides information regarding an inoperative, or clicking and popping noise concern from the heater box blend door.


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R8

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10168840

Date Of Bulletin

20191107

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

TSB - Product Improvement Campaign: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the En


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R8

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10168840

Date Of Bulletin

20191107

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB - Product Improvement Campaign: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the En


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_ELE148

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #10170778

Date Of Bulletin

20200121

Failing Component Name

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_TRA072_R3

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10170781

Date Of Bulletin

20200107

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Opti


Technical Service Bulletin #TSBCHA084_R3

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10167301

Date Of Bulletin

20191015

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R7

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NHTSA #10170766

Date Of Bulletin

20200115

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R7

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #10170766

Date Of Bulletin

20200115

Failing Component Name

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R7

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10170766

Date Of Bulletin

20200115

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802YZ_TSB_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10174429

Date Of Bulletin

20200409

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previou


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802_TSB_R11

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10176911

Date Of Bulletin

20200604

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_ENG205_C

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10174518

Date Of Bulletin

20200430

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ.


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_TRA046_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10174520

Date Of Bulletin

20200424

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ


Technical Service Bulletin #PS608_R1

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10176068

Date Of Bulletin

20200526

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PITSTOP: UPDATED SPARK PLUG FOR 2.0T THETA-II - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the updated spark plug for vehicles listed below, equipped with 2.0T Theta-II engi


Technical Service Bulletin #TSB_ELE192

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10174515

Date Of Bulletin

20200402

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: BMS/OPU/MCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA411) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS), Oil Pump Control Unit (OPU) and Motor Control Unit (MCU) o


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R6

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10168948

Date Of Bulletin

20191107

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PI1802W/X (Rev 6) - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Se


Technical Service Bulletin #PI1802WX_TSB_R7C

This 2017 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10174388

Date Of Bulletin

20200402

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB_R7 - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802Y/Z.


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