2019 KIA Optima Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

1 Recalls for 2019 KIA Optima

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2019-07-19	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the FCA software, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC179.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2019 KIA Optima

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I purchased a brand new 2019 Kia Optima LX in October of 2019.
The engine is the 2.4 LT Gas Direct Injection Theta II engine. When I purchased the car, I did not know the full story concerning the history of the KIA engine fires. I knew that there were models from 2011-2014 that had issues, but I assumed that Kia had fixed the issues. After buying the car, I learned more about the Kia/Hyundai and the Theta II engine issues. I also learned that the problem was never fixed and all model years from 2011-2019 with the 2.4 Theta engine were impacted. My car came equipped with the software ‘fix’ called the ‘KNOCK SENSOR UPDATE (KSDS) which has been the fix that Kia and Hyundai installed in many of the 2011-2018 models as a ‘solution’ to the 2.4 Theta engine issue. The solution does not fix the problem; the KSDS is that designed to detect early signs of excessive main engine bearing and/or connecting rod bearing wear within the engine’s rotating assembly. If it detects an issue, the KSDS will put the car ‘limp’ mode and can only be driven at speeds below 50MPH and the owner has to take the car to the dealer to determine if the engine needs to be replaced – if the KSDS system does not work, then continued wear on the connection rods will cause the engine to either seize or catch on fire. Kia and Hyundai have had this engine issue since 2011. They have not developed a fix. Just a band aid. People who purchased new cars in 2019 like myself, have purchased a ticking time bomb. In addition, many people have purchased models 2011-2019 as used cars. With the price of used cars being so high in 2022, the used cars cost almost as much as the new cars. There is Facebook group ‘ Hyundai & Kia Theta-II Engine Failure’ that contains many of the horror stories that Hyundai and Kia owners have had to deal with because these engine failures and fires. In addition, the two companies in many cases try to make it very difficult for to get their engines replaced and the dealers sometimes can’t keep up with the workload to install the new engines.

My complaint is that there are a lot of Hyundai and Kia models made from 2011-2019 still on the road with the 2.0 and 2.4 Theta II engines These vehicles have engines that can fail on the highway or burst into flames.

Kia/Hyundai has been very clever to keep stalling with ‘safety recalls’ that don’t address the root cause of the issue which is that the
Gas Direct Injection 2.0/2.4 Theta engines contain a design flaw.

These cars should be off of the road – Kia/Hyundai should either come up with a fix or buy back the cars from the current owners.

When I purchased my car, I was using Consumer Reports for research but they did not indicate that 2016-2019 had major engine issues.

With all of safety campaigns and recalls, Kia and Hyundai have just been stalling for time.

I cannot believe they have been able to get away this type of customer service and lack concern for customer safety.

Date			Component
2023-04-11			engine
2022-07-18			engine

29 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2019 KIA Optima

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Date			Component
2021-05-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11415708
2021-04-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11414291
2021-04-28			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11414358
2021-03-03			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11398991
2021-01-27			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ODI Number: 11390394
2020-11-30			ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 11377227
2020-11-24			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11376125
2020-11-06			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11373422
2020-10-30			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11372414
2020-10-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING ODI Number: 11363214
2020-08-29			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11351939
2020-05-21			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 11325495
2020-06-05			UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 11327404
2020-04-29			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11322763
2020-03-09			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11317001
2020-02-28			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11312045
2020-02-27			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11311882
2020-02-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11310756
2019-12-19			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11290177
2019-11-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11281260
2019-11-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11282155
2019-11-17			STEERING ODI Number: 11280619
2019-10-25			AIR BAGS \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11271129
2019-08-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11244735
2019-07-30			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11240697
2019-10-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11268064
2019-09-22			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11257250
2019-06-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11223068
2019-03-14			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11186816

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1 Investigations for 2019 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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93 Service Alerts for 2019 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")
2022-03-01	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")
2021-11-04	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")
2021-10-06	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")
2021-08-03	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")
2021-04-08	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – 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 bulletin pr 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	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – 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 bulletin p 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")
2020-09-24	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. 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")
2020-04-02	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")
2020-10-06	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")
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 PI1805_R1: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) – This bulletin provides information related to a software upd Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1805_R1: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) – This bulletin provides information related to a software upd 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 PI1805_R1: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) – This bulletin provides information related to a software upd 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")
2019-10-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805) – TSB: This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-24	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805): QA – This document is the Question and Answer Guide for this Product Improvement Campaign to improve the knock sensor detection system (KSDS) logic. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC169): DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE – Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine oil filler cap on certain 2018 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC169) DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – This document notifies the Kia dealer principals that that Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessa Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-18	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB_R2 – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-29	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805): OWNER NOTIFICATION – OPTIMA -This document is the owner letter for Kia Optima owners advising them of the Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on some 2019 MY Optima vehicles equip Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-24	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805) – DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTCE – This document is the Dealer Service Manager notification that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-24	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805) DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – This document is notice to the Dealer Principals advising them of the Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC169): ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP – This document is the owner notification letter for 2019 MY Kia Optima vehicle owners advising them that Kia Motors America is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Cam 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")
2019-05-16	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")
2019-06-21	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")
2019-05-31	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use performance tracking” emissions dat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-04	220000 SEATS TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC173) – FRONT SEATBACK FRAME REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front driver and/or passenger seatback frames in certain 2019MY Kia Optima vehicles, manufactured from December Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-01	220000 SEATS VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC173): QUESTION AND ANSWER GUIDE – This document is is a question and answer guide containing frequently asked questions regarding the campaign. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-01	220000 SEATS VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC173): ALL DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS – This document is notice to the dealer parts & service managers notifying them of a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the front driver and/or passenger seatback fr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-01	220000 SEATS VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC173): ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS – This document is notice to the dealer principals notifying them of a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the front driver and/or passenger seatback frames. The upper side member Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-21	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) – 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")
2019-02-21	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) – 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")
2019-01-04	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")
2018-11-08	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: POWER WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA354) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the main power window switch assembly on some 2019MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from May 22, 2018 through August 30 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-08	133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS TSB: SERVICE ACTION: POWER WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA354) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the main power window switch assembly on some 2019MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from May 22, 2018 through August 30 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-31	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU FREEZE FRAME DATA LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA360) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019MY Niro (DE P/HEV), produced from July 19, 2018 through September Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU FREEZE FRAME DATA LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA360) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019MY Niro (DE P/HEV), produced from July 19, 2018 through September 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")

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