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Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2018 KIA OPTIMA. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171024
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171024
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 thro
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20171010
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP - HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT 30A DC FUSE - The 2017MY~ Optima Hybrid (JF HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (JF PHEV), and Niro (DE HEV) vehicles are equipped with a replaceable 30A fuse for the eCompressor. This fuse is easily accessible u
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20171023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP - ECO-COASTING (ECOASTING) & ECO-DAS (DRIVING ASSISTANT SYSTEM) OVERVIEW ? CUSTOMER TIP - This Pitstop provides information regarding Eco-Coasting Guide (eCoasting) and Eco-Driving Assistant System (DAS) found on 2017-18MY Niro (DE
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
20171023
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20171201
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP - KEY FOB AND BATTERY VIN LABELS - To assist in improving product quality and warranty claims, key fobs/smart keys and the vehicle battery now have labels (A) containing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). These labels have bee
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
20180123
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20180112
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
PITSTOP - PREMIUM NAVIGATION OR UVO eco WITH NAVIGATION (AVN 5.0) - This Pitstop provides information regarding the features and functionality on the latest generation Premium Navigation or UVO eco with Navigation (designated as AVN 5.0) sy
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180111
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: FLOOR CONSOLE INNER PANEL INSPECTION & CORRECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA328) -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and correct or replace the floor
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20180111
160000 STRUCTURE
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: FLOOR CONSOLE INNER PANEL INSPECTION & CORRECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA328) -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and correct or replace the floor
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
20180131
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
20180131
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20180131
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171115
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316) - CLOSED - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171116
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171122
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316A) - CLOSED - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Opti
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171122
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
20171116
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) - CLOSED - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19,
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171116
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) - CLOSED - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19,
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
20171116
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171116
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
20171121
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0t & 3.3l SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 thr
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171121
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0t & 3.3l SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 thr
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20180302
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180321
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: FLOOR CONSOLE INNER PANEL INSPECTION & CORRECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA328) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and correct or replace the floor
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20180321
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) - This bulletin has been CLOSED and superceded by TSB-ENG177C R3.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
20180216
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
20180417
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions da
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
20180919
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
20180919
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20180921
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PITSTOP - INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATOR UNIT (IBAU) HONK NOISE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) and Optima Plug-in/Hybrid (P/HEV) vehicles, which may exhibit an intermittent ?squeaking? and/or ?honki
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
20180730
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
20180730
130000 VISIBILITY
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180716
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180716
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180716
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180716
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20180716
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180725
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180725
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20180725
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20180725
100000 POWER TRAIN
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180522
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180522
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181116
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20181116
010000 STEERING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20190118
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190131
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190128
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190118
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: P/HEV NO START ? SHIFT BEFORE READY - This Pitstop provides information regarding possible customer complaint of intermittent ?No-Start?.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20190104
010000 STEERING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181220
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 (
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20181130
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20190211
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20190403
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190403
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20190410
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190410
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 012000 STEERING:COLUMN
20190621
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20190621
010000 STEERING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20190611
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190603
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190711
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting â¿¿in use performance trackingâ¿ emi
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
20190516
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190516
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190416
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - 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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190405
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190405
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190410
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190410
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190930
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190930
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20191126
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20191126
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20191126
010000 STEERING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200316
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
20200317
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20200207
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCU) GEAR SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the gear shift logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JF, JFa) vehicles
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20191212
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200214
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200214
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20191014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20191213
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20191107
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20191107
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
20200121
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20191015
010000 STEERING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20200115
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
20200115
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200115
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200409
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200604
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200430
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ.
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20200424
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200526
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200402
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20191107
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 KIA OPTIMA Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200402
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB_R7 - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - CLOSED - SUPERSEDED BY PI1802Y/Z.