2013 Kia Optima Hybrid technical service bulletins
147 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Partial repair – electrical a/c compressor
- Voluntary service campaign: owner renotification (SC269 flight #401)
- Pitstop: technical operations: external damage to ultrasonic sensor
- Transmission fluid application guide
- Voluntary service campaign: owner renotification (SC269)
- Product improvement campaign: engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/z)
- Voluntary service campaign: owner renotification (SC269)
- Voluntary service campaign: high-voltage battery safety plug fuse inspection and replacement (SC269)
- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity...
- Voluntary service campaign: owner notification
- Voluntary service campaign: high-voltage battery safety plug fuse inspection and replacement (SC269)
- Voluntary service campaign: dealer principal memo
- Voluntary service campaign: dealer parts and service manager memo
- Voluntary service campaign: question and answer
- Partial repair - electrical a/c compressor
- High-voltage battery safety plug fuse inspection and replacement
- Transmission fluid application guide
- Owner notification
- Dealer principal memo
- Dealer parts and service manager memo
- Question and answer
- Reimbursement form
- High-voltage battery ordering and return procedure
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU, worm gear and/or steering column housing
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/z)
- Information for headlamp condensation and moisture
- SC208_OWNR: owner notification
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: auxiliary canister kit installation (SC208)
- SC208_DP: dealer principal memo
- SC208_DPSM: dealer parts and service manager memo
- SC208_QA: question and answer
- SC208_STKR: voluntary emissions service campaign completion sticker
- SC208_POC: proof of correction card
- Pit stop: a/c dye for e-compressor equipped vehicles
- Pitstop/technical operations - smoke machine not to be used for emissions testing with HEV/PHEV models
- Combination TSB / service action: air filter and nvld replacement (SA447)
- Pitstop - brake caliper leak inspection
- Partial repair - electrical a/c compressor
- - Transmission fluid application guide
- Steering gear yoke plug and assembly replacement
- TSB - rev 5 -knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1803)
- Halogen head lamp low beam bulb connector replacement
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- Pitstop: lower engine service cover bolt locations
- Replacement of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- Tf/tf-hev headlamp inspection and/or replacement
- Wty014_OWNR:
- This document is a Reimbursement Request that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit...
- WTY014
- WTY014_PSM: This document is the notification to the Parts and Service Managers advising them of the...
- WTY014_QA: This document is the Question and Answer guide for the warranty extension on the Headlamp...
- Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. would like to thank you for your purchase of a Kia Optima...
- Pitstop: DTC P1B25/P1B77 ? 125 amp HV fuse inspection
- Pitstop: p/HEV no start ? shift before ready
- Replacement of c-mdps motor and/or ECU
- Pitstop: hybrid HV battery soc gauge (PS581)
- Steering gear yoke plug and assembly replacement
- Replacement of c-mdps motor and/or ECU
- BMS logic improvement after high voltage battery replacement
- Hcu/TCU logic improvement for DTC P1744 (400 mesh equipped transmissions only) - TSB TRA068 closed
- Hcu/TCU logic improvement for DTC P1744 (400 mesh equipped trans) (SA351)
- TSB - BMS logic improvement for DTC P1B70
- TSB
- TSB
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines
- TSB - driveshaft serviceability
- TSB - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange
- TSB - outside rear combination lamp water intrusion
- TSB - hcu/TCU logic improvement for DTC P1744 (400 mesh equipped transmissions only)
- Hcu/TCU upgrade ? for 100 mesh solenoid equipped hybrid transmissions
- Mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (CS1604)
- Defogging logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling
- SC141 - service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Pitstop: manual evaporative emissions test for hard to find/small leaks
- Front stabilizer link replacement
- Dealer principal memo: SC141 - service campaign
- Service manager memo: SC141 - service campaign
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign SC141 ? underbody ? additional anti-corrosion treatment
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Inhibitor switch diagnosis information
- High-voltage battery ordering and return procedure
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (SC135)
- Pitstop: HVAC receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a HVAC system concern in which...
- Owner notification letter (SC135) - dear kia owner, kia motors america, inc
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (SC135) - this...
- Dealer principal memo (SC135) - attention: all dealer principals, kia motors america, inc
- Dealer parts & service manager memo (SC135) - attention: all dealer parts and service managers, kia motors...
- Q and a (SC135/WTY009) - evaporative canister voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension...
- Mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (CS1604)
- Pitstop: oily substance dripping from mdps steering column
- Mdps flexible coupling replacement customer satisfaction program (CS1604)
- Dealer principal memo: CS1604
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: CS1604
- Request for reimbursement form: CS1604 - 2011-2013 and some 2014 my optima vehicles motor driven power...
- Owner letter: CS1604 - customer satisfaction/warranty extension program - dear kia optima owner: kia...
- Q and a: CS1604 - all 2011-2013 my and some 2014 my optima vehicles motor driven power steering (MDPS)...
- Hcu/TCU upgrade - for 100 mesh solenoid equipped hybrid transmissions -this bulletin provides information...
- Hcu/TCU upgrade
- Front stabilizer link replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front stabilizer...
- Front stabilizer link replacement
- TSB - use of aftermarket USB charging cables in USB/12V ports
- Rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the...
- Kds - audio update module (AUM) - the gds audio update module (AUM) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013
- Pitstop: optima hybrid (tf HEV) with DTC B1695
- Identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how...
- Identifying head unit software version for direct exchange
- 6-SPD. a/t adaptive value reset /relearn
- Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) With DTC B1695
- Navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement...
- 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs
- Tech tip: DTC P1A89
- Pitstop: smart pedal feature
- Pitstop: bluetooth® issues after iphone® ios 8 software update
- Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to...
- Noise during brake actuation
- Rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the...
- Kia optima hybrid 2011-2013 : concerns of brake noise when applying the brakes
- EV and hybrid a/c system servicing requirements
- Pitstop: heater blowing cold air while in EV mode
- Pitstop: hesitation in electric and gas modes
- Pitstop: slight variation in the ?set? speed after setting cruise control
- Pit stop: ?hybrid system warning!? message in cluster and mil-on with DTC P1784
- Pit stop: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 - high voltage battery sensor circuit fault
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Pit stop: high voltage (HV) insulated gloves re-certification
- Tech tip
- TECH TIP: DTCs POC17 and P1C76 not clearing
- Panorama sunroof & sunshade motor replacement
- Seat back cover removal procedure - this bulletin outlines the procedure for the removal of the front seat...
- 6-SPEED a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary...
- Pitstop: intermittent operation from a/c or heater DTC - P1237 - when diagnosing a concern relating to...
- Pitstop: force-starting optima hybrid engine using gds: if you encounter an optima hybrid with a no-start...
- Axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised
- TSB: high-voltage battery ordering and return procedure
- Pitstop: malfunction indicator lampwith drive motor DTC P0A41 or P0A42 - this give instructions on the...
- Hybrid fuel efficiency tips and troubleshooting procedure
- Information for dealer uvo upgrade / retail customer
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