2015 Kia Optima technical service bulletins
200 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2015 Kia Optima.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (CS2312)
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (CS2312)
- Owner notification (CS2312)
- Pitstop: technical operations: external damage to ultrasonic sensor
- Transmission fluid application guide
- Excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines
- Customer satisfaction: anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal installation (CS2303)
- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity...
- Product improvement campaign: engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/z)
- Customer satisfaction: kia genuine remote start control module upgrade for anti-theft logic compatibility...
- Owner re-notification
- Kia genuine remote start control module upgrade for anti-theft logic compatibility (CS2310)
- Owner notification
- Anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal installation (CS2303)
- High-voltage battery safety plug fuse inspection and replacement
- Transmission fluid application guide
- Bearing clearance tester (BCT) procedures
- Pitstop: injector harness routing for PI1802Y/z and PI1803Y/z engine replacements
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/z)
- This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special...
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU, worm gear and/or steering column housing
- Information for headlamp condensation and moisture
- Excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta engines
- Combination TSB / service action: air filter and nvld replacement (SA447)
- Pitstop - brake caliper leak inspection
- Ibau system repair for noise and air bleeding
- Product improvement
- Voluntary emissions service campaign - auxiliary canister installation and evap leakage test (SC189)
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189)
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189)
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189)
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189)
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189)
- Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC189)
- Maintenance reminder feature
- Product improvement campaign
- Product improvement campaign
- Product improvement campaign : knock sensor detection system (KSDS) logic improvement (PI1802_R11)
- Wiring signal interference check & engine noise inspection (SA379) - closed - superseded by PI1802YZ/1803YZ.
- - Transmission fluid application guide
- Steering gear yoke plug and assembly replacement
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/z)
- TSB_R7
- TSB - engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/z)
- TSB - rev 10 - knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1802)
- TSB - product improvement campaign - knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1802)
- Halogen head lamp low beam bulb connector replacement
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802W/x)
- Owner Letter
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- TSB
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PI1802W/X (Rev 6)
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- Product improvement campaign - knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1802)
- Replacement of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- Engine and engine cooling
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802W/x)
- Wiring signal interference check & engine noise inspection (SA379)
- Vehicle product improvement: engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802W/x)
- Knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1802)
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802W/x)
- Recent kia media reports
- Special service information & specifications for GDI high pressure fuel system
- Panorama sunroof creak or rattle noise
- Replacement of c-mdps motor and/or ECU
- Product improvement campaign
- Product improvement campaign
- Vehicle product improvement campaign - knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1802)
- Steering gear yoke plug and assembly replacement
- Replacement of c-mdps motor and/or ECU
- Product improvement campaign - engine replacement instructioengine replacement instructions for DTC P1326...
- Product improvement campaign (PI1802) - TSB - engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802W/x)
- Product improvement campaign (PI1802) - TSB - knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1802)
- Product improvement campaign (PI1802A1) update - dealer service manager letter
- Product improvement campaign (PI1802A1) update - owner letter
- Emissions service campaign (SC152) - owner letter
- Emissions service campaign (SC152) - dealer principal letter
- Emissions service campaign (SC152) - dealer parts and service manager letter
- Questions and answers
- Product improvement campaign (PI1802)
- Engine and engine cooling
- Product improvement campaign: knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1802)
- Pitstop - no communication with blind spot detection after collision repairs
- Q & a
- Dealer principal notice
- Dealer service manager notice
- TSB - audio software upgrade
- TSB - uvo software upgrade
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines
- TSB - driveshaft serviceability
- Turbo oil feed line replacement (SA300)
- TSB - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange
- TSB - outside rear combination lamp water intrusion
- Pitstop: TPMS sensor position
- Pitstop: unable to connect to uvo eservices
- Pitstop: no communication with blind spot
- Uvo system upgrade
- Exterior emblem replacement
- Audio software upgrade (SA276)
- Uvo software upgrade (SA277)
- Defogging logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Pitstop: manual evaporative emissions test for hard to find/small leaks
- ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Inhibitor switch diagnosis information
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (SC135)
- Pitstop: variant coding integrated brake actuation units (IBAU) - when replacing the integrated brake...
- 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...
- Pitstop: recalibration of blind spot detection after collision repairs
- Pitstop: no communication with blind spot detection after collision repairs
- Pitstop: oily substance dripping from mdps steering column
- TSB: combination lamp water intrusion - this bulletin provides the procedure to install additional foam...
- Android auto/apple carplay software download
- 2.4 GDI MIL on with dtc(s) P0263/ P0266/ P0269/ P0272
- Uvo software upgrade
- Combination TSB / service action: uvo system upgrade (SA222)
- Combination TSB / service action: uvo system upgrade (SA222)
- TSB - combination TSB / service action: uvo system upgrade (SA222)
- TSB - use of aftermarket USB charging cables in USB/12V ports
- TSB / SIRIUS audio mutes (drops out) intermittently in open spaces
- Door module replacement (SA218)
- Kds - audio update module (AUM) - the gds audio update module (AUM) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013
- Simplified uvo e-services activation procedure - this article outlines the simplified activation procedure...
- Pre-delivery inspection (PDI) and owner delivery folder program - all models excluding K900 and soul EV...
- Proper oil grade / viscosity selection for turbo equipped vehicles - this bulletin provides information...
- Exterior door handle trim cap replacement (SA198)
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Exterior Door Handle Trim Cap Replacement (SA198)
- 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
- C state error message on version 8.5 map update
- Kia: crankshaft position sensor (CKP) variation has not learned causing misfire of engine and malfunction...
- Data collection: extract california emissions data from ECU (DC1501)
- Navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement...
- Pitstop: difficulty assembling strut bearing/insulator - on some optima vehicles, when replacing the strut...
- 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs
- Pitstop: uvo eservices w/premium navigation (AVN 4.0) functionality and required use of USB cable
- Uvo software upgrade media button inoperative
- Pitstop: black wheel center cap on fleet vehicles - on some 2015MY optima lx vehicles sold for fleet use,...
- Pitstop: high-pitched squeal noise before coming to a complete stop - on some vehicles, customers may...
- Pitstop: smart pedal feature
- Steering feel improvement (SA188)
- Blind spot detection (BSD) system logic improvement (SA187)
- Kia 2015 myoptima : bulletin involving information related to an upgrade of the logic for the blind spot...
- Pitstop: intermittent no start in cold temperatures with check bsd system message on cluster
- Pitstop: bluetooth® issues after iphone® ios 8 software update
- Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to...
- Pitstop: mode switches from siriusxm® or FM to AM
- Pitstop: water leak/condensation in rear outer tail lamp(s)
- Navigation unit software upgrade (SA172)
- General information and diagnosis for smart key fob systems and start/stop buttons
- Engine crankshaft pulley and bolt replacement (SA170)
- Pitstop: remote start system diagnostic hotline
- Kia: information on replacing crankshaft pulley and crankshaft bolt, on some vehicles, that are exhibiting...
- PITSTOP: AVN 4.0 UVO eServices DEALER ENGINEERING MODE
- PITSTOP: ENABLING WI-FI ON UVO eServices W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION EQUIPPED VEHICLES (CUSTOMER GUIDE)
- Pitstop: resetting cylinder balance adaptation values
- Testing a/c compressor function using gds
- UVO eServices (AVN 4.0) ? TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS
- 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ? DTC P0741
- Pit stop: DTC P0456 and charcoal canister leaks
- Pit stop: GDI injector spray tip deposits
- 6-SPEED a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary...
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