2016 Kia Optima technical service bulletins
226 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 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)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: theta II 2.4L GDI emissions: ECM logic improvement (SC340 revision 5)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: owner notification (SC340 flight 104 )
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: theta II 2.4L GDI emission secm logic improvement (SC340 rev 4)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: owner notification (SC340 flight 103 / jf)
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (CS2312)
- Owner notification (CS2312)
- Pitstop: technical operations: external damage to ultrasonic sensor
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: owner notification (SC340 flight 101 / jf)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: theta II 2.4L GDI emissions ECM logic improvement (SC340)
- Voluntary service campaign: theta II 2.4L GDI emissions ECM logic improvement (SC340)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: owner notification (SC340 flight 102 / jf)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: theta II 2.4L GDI emissions ECM logic improvement (SC340)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: dealer principal memo (SC340)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: dealer parts and service manager memo (SC340)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: SC340_POC: proof of correction card
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: question and answer (SC340)
- SC340_STKR: voluntary emissions service campaign completion label/sticker
- Transmission fluid application guide
- Excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor fuse relocation
- 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)
- Inhibitor switch replacement (SA317B/c)
- 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
- Fuel pump filter inspection/replacement
- Fuel pump filter inspection/replacement
- Maintenance reminder feature
- Bearing clearance tester (BCT) procedures
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: owner notification
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: dealer principal memo
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: dealer parts and service manager memo
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: question and answer
- SC205_STKR: voluntary emissions service campaign completion sticker
- SC205_POC: proof of correction card
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: theta 2.0L t-gdi ulev logic improvement for emissions (SC205)
- Owner notification
- Dealer principal memo
- Dealer parts and service manager memo
- Question and answer
- Reimbursement form
- Pitstop: injector harness routing for PI1802Y/z and PI1803Y/z engine replacements
- Mdps warning lamp diagnostic inspection & single parts replacement
- Owner notification
- Dealer principal memo
- Dealer parts and service manager memo
- Question and answer
- 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
- 7-SPEED DCT judder inspection and dual clutch assembly replacement
- 7-SPEED dual clutch transmission (DCT) anti-judder logic improvement
- Partial repair of the dual pinion motor driver power steering system
- Pitstop: front radar sensor mounting inspection (PS704)
- Window regulator drum gear replacement
- Excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta engines
- Combination TSB / service action: air filter and nvld replacement (SA447)
- 7-SPEED DCT judder inspection and dual clutch assembly replacement
- Pitstop: mfc, concerns for disabled operation
- Pitstop: correct procedure for raising windshield wipers
- Pitstop - brake caliper leak inspection
- Ibau system repair for noise and air bleeding
- Product improvement
- Maintenance reminder feature
- Product improvement campaign
- TSB
- Product improvement campaign
- Product improvement campaign : knock sensor detection system (KSDS) logic improvement (PI1802_R11)
- Pitstop: updated spark plug for 2.0T theta-ii
- Wiring signal interference check & engine noise inspection (SA379) - closed - superseded by PI1802YZ/1803YZ.
- - Transmission fluid application guide
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/z)
- TSB_R7
- Panoramic sunroof buzzing noise repair
- 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)
- Inhibitor switch replacement (SA317B/c)
- Pitstop 638: HVAC temperature blend door inoperative, ticking and/or making a popping noise
- Owner Letter
- DCT actuator rod length adjustment
- 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
- Pitstop: lower engine service cover bolt locations
- Autonomous emergency brake (AEB) logic improvement (SA400)
- Product improvement campaign - knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1802)
- 1.6T GDI ulev MIL on logic improvement for P0128
- Replacement of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- Transmission logic improvement
- Engine and engine cooling
- Pitstop: outside mirror glass control inoperative
- Antenna cap replacement
- 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
- 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)
- Engine and engine cooling
- Steering gear yoke plug and assembly replacement
- Front strut flange nut replacement
- Replacement of c-mdps motor and/or ECU
- Pitstop - correct procedure for raising windshield wipers
- Pitstop - correct procedure for raising windshield wipers
- Q & a
- Dealer principal notice
- Dealer service manager notice
- E-cvvt cover inspection and motor plug replacement (SA305)
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines
- Outside rear combination lamp harness replacement (SA334)
- TSB - driveshaft serviceability
- Inhibitor switch - replacement (SA317A)
- Panoramic sunroof inspection and repair (SA270) rev 1
- Pitstop - optima trunk torsion bar adjustment
- Air intake hose replacement & ECU upgrade (SA303)
- E-cvvt cover inspection and motor plug replacement (SA305) - revised
- E-cvvt cover inspection and motor plug replacement (SA305)
- TSB - e-cvvt cover and motor plug replacement - revised
- Extract california emissions data from ECU (DC16) - revised
- Pitstop: TPMS sensor position
- Rear personal lamp repair (SA273)
- Combination TSB / service action: idle stability & shift quality improvement (SA294A)
- Combination TSB / service action: shift quality improvement (SA292A)
- Pitstop: customer tip: accelerator pedal function/description
- Combination TSB/service action: idle stability & shift quality improvement (SA294)
- Combination TSB / service action: shift quality improvement (SA292)
- HVAC control unit logic improvement
- E-cvvt cover and motor plug replacement
- Defogging logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling
- PS481: dual clutch transmission (DCT) characteristics
- Antenna inspection and/or replacement (SA272)
- Panoramic sunroof inspection and repair (SA270)
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Pitstop: manual evaporative emissions test for hard to find/small leaks
- TSB - luggage side trim replacement
- Vcm logic improvement - DTC P200A00 (SA240A)
- Sunroof buzzing noise
- Axle driveshaft replacement (SA241)
- Pitstop: HVAC ventilation logic operation
- Data collection: extract california emissions data from ECU (DC16)
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Pitstop: autonomous emergency braking (AEB) operation
- 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...
- E-cvvt cover and motor plug replacement - this bulletin provides information about the replacement of the...
- Pitstop: recalibration of blind spot detection after collision repairs
- Sunroof buzzing noise - this bulletin provides information on some 2016MY optima (JFA) vehicles, produced...
- Sunroof popping noise repair - this bulletin provides information on some 2016MY optima (JFA) vehicles,...
- Android auto/apple carplay software download
- Combination TSB / service action: uvo system upgrade (SA222)
- Apple carplay rollout and troubleshooting guide
- PITSTOP: ANDROID AUTO/UVO eSERVICES CONNECTIVITY ISSUES AFTER ANDROID 6.0 UPDATE
- Apple carplay rollout and troubleshooting guide
- TSB - apple carplay rollout and troubleshooting guide
- Combination TSB / service action: uvo system upgrade (SA222)
- Voluntary safety recall campaign: drivers frontal airbag module replacement (SC131)
- TSB - combination TSB / service action: uvo system upgrade (SA222)
- TSB - use of aftermarket USB charging cables in USB/12V ports
- Rear seat latch cable inspection and/or replacement (sa 219) - this bulletin describes the procedure to...
- This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the rear seat latch manual release cable on some 2016 my...
- Headliner inspection and/or replacement (sa 225) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect or...
- This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect or replace the headliner on some 2016 my optima (JFA)...
- Owner notification letter (SC128) - dear kia optima owner: kia motors america, inc
- Voluntary emissions recall: 2016MY optima improper emissions parts installed voluntary emissions recall...
- Dealer principal memo (SC128)
- Dealer parts and service manager memo (SC128)
- Questions and answers (SC128) 2016 my kia optima improper emissions parts installed voluntary emissions...
- This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air cleaner box and/or the evaporative canister of...
- Base audio head unit replacement (SA211) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the base audio...
- Tmps replacement (SA213) - this bulletin provides the procedure to check or replace the TPMS sensors for...
- Inaccurate reading from fuel gauge (sa 212) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect fuel gauge...
- Optima (JFA) - front license plate installation - this article provides information regarding front...
- Correct procedure for raising windshield wipers - this article outlines the procedure to be used to raise...
- Optima (JFA) - alignment specifications - this article provides the alignment specifications for 2016MY...
- 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...
- Navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement...
- Pitstop: oil intrusion into e-cvvt cover
- Android auto/uvo eservices connectivity issues after android 6.0 update
- Pitstop: smart pedal feature
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