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February 11, 2015 Service bulletin

Engine

Kia technical service bulletin SC114OWNEROPTIMA for 2012-2013 Kia Optima.

Bulletin number
SC114OWNEROPTIMA
Component
Engine
Summary
Owner letter: dear kia optima owner: kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to update the engine control unit (ecu) in certain 2012-2013 my optima vehicles which could otherwise experience a decrease in acceleration accompanied by the illumination of the “check engine” or malfunction indicator lamp (mil).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,070 complaints in the engine category.

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