2018 KIA Optima Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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1 Recalls for 2018 KIA Optima

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2018-03-08	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC162.

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52 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2018 KIA Optima

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2021-04-20			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11413054
2021-04-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11408382
2021-03-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11398642
2021-03-01			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11398552
2021-02-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11398068
2021-02-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11396321
2021-01-30			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11390809
2021-01-12			STEERING ODI Number: 11387770
2020-12-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11384136
2020-12-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 11383186
2020-11-25			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11376266
2020-11-11			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11374076
2020-11-08			TIRES ODI Number: 11373638
2020-10-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11365368
2020-10-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11365705
2020-09-22			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11360439
2020-09-22			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11360488
2020-09-03			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11353033
2020-09-02			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11352846
2020-08-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11350846
2020-08-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11342855
2020-07-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11339940
2020-07-13			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11339152
2020-06-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11330830
2020-06-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11329483
2020-03-06			STEERING ODI Number: 11316638
2020-02-06			SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11307413
2020-01-22			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11301256
2020-01-09			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11298131
2019-12-24			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11291095
2019-12-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 11287697
2019-12-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11287474
2019-12-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11287036
2019-11-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 11282081
2019-08-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11245776
2019-08-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11241806
2019-08-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11241258
2019-10-02			ENGINE \| STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11265744
2019-09-09			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11254060
2019-05-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11206044
2019-06-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11218043
2019-05-31			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11217052
2019-05-31			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11217041
2019-01-30			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11173043
2018-12-24			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11163260
2019-01-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11165394
2018-08-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11122109
2019-03-16			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11187212
2018-11-28			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11154609
2018-11-21			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11153087
2018-07-12			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS ODI Number: 11110921
2018-01-20			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11063913

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1 Investigations for 2018 KIA Optima

The office of defects investigation (odi) is expanding the investigation to include the equipment supplier and vehicle manufacturers (oems) using this unit.the investigation focuses on acus manufactured by trw, now zf-trw (zf) , the tier-one supplier to hyundai and kia and the other affected oems.the acu senses a vehicle crash to determine whether air bag deployment is required, and if so, deploys the appropriate air bags and other supplemental restraints.zf supplied subject acus to six oems: fca, honda, hyundai, kia, mitsubishi and toyota.internal to the acu is an electronic component (an application specific integrated circuit, or asic) that monitors signals from crash sensors.a failure of the asic may prevent deployment of the required air bags and devices, or may otherwise affect the proper operation of the acu.the acu is located in the passenger compartment, and electrical wiring connects the asic to sensors located at the front of the vehicle.odi’s current understanding is that a crash event may, in and of itself, produce harmful signals on the sensor wiring capable of damaging the asic, although the probability of this occurring appears to be low.while the acu incorporates electrical circuitry intended to protect the asic from harmful signals, the level and effectiveness of the protective circuitry varies by oem customer.during pe18-003, hyundai and kia filed recalls (18v-137 and 18v-363 respectively) to address a defect that could result in acu disablement and non-deployments.according to the filings, the disablement occurs in certain types of frontal crash events.both filings discussed a condition known as electrical overstress (eos) that affected the subject asic and was likely caused by electrical signals that entered the acu via sensor wiring.the recalled vehicles used acus that had the lowest levels of asic protection while non-recalled hyundai and kia products using subject acus had higher levels of protection.odi has not identified any eos failures in the non-recalled kia and hyundai populations.in september 2016, fca filed recall 16v-668 for certain model year (my) 2010 to 2014 chrysler, dodge and jeep products also manufactured with the subject acu.in that filing, fca also discussed an eos condition that resulted in a failure of the subject asic, which caused air bag non-deployment. fca noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle.other fca vehicles that also used the subject acu, but not the cross-car harnessing, had not experienced eos failures, despite similar time in service. the recalled fca vehicles used a mid-level form of asic protection.other fca vehicles that did not use cross car wiring, or used higher levels of asic protection, have not been recalled.odi has not identified any eos failures in the non-recalled fca population.recently, odi has identified two substantial frontal crash events (one fatal) involving toyota products where eos is suspected as the likely cause of the non-deployments.the crashes involved a my 2018 and a my 2019 corolla equipped with the subject acu that incorporated higher levels of asic protection.additionally, both acus were found to be non-communicative (meaning the acu could not be read with an event data recorder) after the crash, a condition found in other cases where eos occurred with other oems.no other eos events have been identified for other toyota products (including corolla models that used the subject acu since my 2011), or for the honda and mitsubishi vehicles that use the subject acu.odi plans to evaluate the susceptibility of the subject acu designs to electrical signals, as well as other vehicle factors that can either lead to, or reduce the likelihood of, an eos event.additionally, odi will evaluate whether an unreasonable risk exists that requires further field action.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2019-04-19		AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

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161 Service Alerts for 2018 KIA Optima

Date	Description
2022-08-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA 2.0L T-GDI ULEV LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR EMISSIONS (SC205) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the emissions-related logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2016-2020MY Optima (JF Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-08-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to update the software programming on your vehicle’s Engine Control Mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-08-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SC205_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-08-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SC205_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-08-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC205). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-08-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on 2016-2020 MY Kia Optim Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-08-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on 2016-2020 MY Kia Optima vehicles equipped with the 2.0 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-27	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM – This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extensi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-27	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension (WTY028). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-29	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs related to low-pressure fuel pump failure in 2016-2020 MY Optima vehicles Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-27	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs related to low-pressure fuel Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-27	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs related to low-pressure fuel pump failure for 2016-2020 MY Op Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PITSTOP: INJECTOR HARNESS ROUTING FOR PI1802Y/Z AND PI1803Y/Z ENGINE REPLACEMENTS – This bulletin provides information to address a no-start or hard start with poor running condition after engine replacement under PI1802Y/Z or PI1803Y/Z. So Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	350000 EQUIPMENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-23	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. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-27	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	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. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-06	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-05	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	160000 STRUCTURE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-03	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-03	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-13	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-13	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-13	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-24	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) ANTI-JUDDER LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) system on some 2016-2020MY Optima (JF Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-24	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-11	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-10-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-12	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. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin ar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB_R7 – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – CLOSED – SUPERSEDED BY PI1802Y/Z. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-07	035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-07	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE – This bulletin provides information on setting the “Service Interval Reminder” feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – TSB_PI1802_R2 – Knock Sensor Detection System – ECU Logic Improvement – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – TSB_PI1802_R2 – Knock Sensor Detection System – ECU Logic Improvement – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev3) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-09	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev2) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-02	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-17	170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES TSB – This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a partial repair on the trunk latch base sub assembly on the certain Forte, Rio and Optima vehicles, which may exhibit a difficult-to-close/latch concern with the trunk lid. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-03	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: AIR FILTER AND NVLD REPLACEMENT (SA421) – This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an evaporative leak test and replace the fuel tank air filter, and, if necessary, the Natu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-05-26	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-10-06	130000 VISIBILITY PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. When servicing windshield wi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-10-06	136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. When servicing windshield wi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-24	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – CLOSED – SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-04	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-04	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-09	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-15	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-21	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-13	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-14	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-14	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-14	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-12	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-07	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-09-30	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-09-30	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-05	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-05	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-16	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-16	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-11	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-03	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-11	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-21	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-21	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-11	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-30	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-12-20	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 ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-04	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-18	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: P/HEV NO START ? SHIFT BEFORE READY – This Pitstop provides information regarding possible customer complaint of intermittent ?No-Start?. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-22	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-22	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-25	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-25	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-25	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-25	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-30	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-30	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-09-21	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-09-19	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-09-19	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-04-17	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-21	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-21	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-02	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-21	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-21	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-16	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, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-16	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, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-22	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-22	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-15	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-31	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-31	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-31	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-11	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-11	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-12	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-23	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-01	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-10-23	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-10-23	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-10-10	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-10-24	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-10-24	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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