Check a VIN

May 27, 2015 Service bulletin

Tech tip: DTC C1203 or C1212

Kia technical service bulletin TT066 for 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid.

Bulletin number
TT066
Component
Electrical system
Summary
"tech tip: dtc c1203 or c1212 - speed sensor failure symptom: c1203 – rh front wheel speed sensor open/short and/or c1212 – vehicle speed sensor failure. Repair: check for a short in the main ESC harness near the radiator bracket. Verify possible rubbing between the bracket that runs under the headlight to the radiator and the harness (see image). Repair the damaged wires and add insulation to the bracket to prevent any further damage to the harness. Clear any dtcs (in active or history). "

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints in the electrical category.

Vehicles covered

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Kia Optima Hybrid?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history