2015 Kia Optima Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

126 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10183610May 10, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HCU/TCU UPGRADE - FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS -This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) of some 2011-2016 MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles after replacement of the transmission with improved 100 mesh solonoid filters has taken place.
• 10089421May 10, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Hcu/tcu upgrade - for 100 mesh solenoid equipped hybrid transmissions -this bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the hybrid control unit (hcu) and the transmission control unit (tcu) of some 2011-2016 my optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles after replacement of the transmission with improved 100 mesh solonoid filters has taken place. To apply the improved logic, the hcu/tcu should be…
• 10183431Apr 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones.
• 10091945Mar 15, 2016Brakes, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information related to an ibau (integrated brake actuation unit) software upgrade for some 2014-2016 my optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from december 2, 2013 through july 22, 2015, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) on with dtc c1356 and no drivability concerns. To resolve the concern, reprogram the ibau using the gds/kds download, as described in this bulletin.
• 10089466Mar 15, 2016Electrical system. Tsb: ecu upgrade – mil on with dtc c1356 - this bulletin provides information related to an ibau (integrated brake actuation unit) software upgrade for some 2014~2016my optima hybrid (tf hev) vehicles, produced from december 2, 2013 through july 22, 2015, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) on with dtc c1356 and no drivability concerns. To resolve the concern, reprogram the ibau using the gds/kds…
• 10089384Aug 14, 2015Electrical system. "pitstop: optima hybrid (tf hev) with dtc b1695 - lost communication with e-comp - when addressing a customer concern related to an a/c system not blowing cold air and dtc b1695 is active in the a/c control unit, this could be the result of one, or more, of the following conditions: • a blown high-voltage (hv) fuse in the e-comp 270 volt supply circuit. • a circuit concern between the a/c control unit and the…
• 10116821Aug 12, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the Direct Exchange Program (see Parts Bulletin 91-961-0005).
• 10089354Aug 12, 2015Electrical system. Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the direct exchange program.
• 10089382Aug 3, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: 6-spd. A/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the pcm/tcm. After the adaptive values are reset, the transmission computer adaptive values must be relearned by driving in a precise manner to “teach” the computer the proper solenoid duty and line pressure for the…
• 10197335Aug 1, 2015Other or unknown. Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) With DTC B1695 - Lost Communication With E-Comp
• 10089617Jul 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc1501) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use performance tracking” emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in california. The california air resources board (carb) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
• 10092132Jun 26, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. Note: only new models (during pdi inspection or at the point of purchase) or compatibility mismatches that occur after head unit replacement will be considered for this program.
• 10089742Jun 26, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. Note: only new models (during pdi inspection or at the point of purchase) or compatibility mismatches that occur after head unit replacement will be considered for this program.
• 10089848May 27, 2015Vehicle speed control, Electrical system. "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…
• 10089849May 22, 2015Electrical system. "tech tip: dtc p1a89 - dc/dc converter current sensor fault symptom: dtc - mil – p1a89 dc/dc converter current sensor fault and illuminated battery charging system warning lamp in the cluster. Repair: use gds/kds to check the ldc output current under ldc > current data (see image). If the output is zero amps, this may indicate an internal failure of the ldc module inside the hybrid power control unit (hpcu)…
• 10089842May 21, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. "pitstop: uvo eservices w/premium navigation (avn 4.0) functionality and required use of usb cable - for customer complaints on avn 4.0 (uvo eservices w/premium navigation head unit) equipped vehicles regarding the following concerns: „h unable to activate eservices or unable to send data from head unit „h message ¡§the connected device does not support uvo eservices features¡¨ displaying on the head unit screen.
• 10089825May 13, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tsb: uvo software upgrade – media button inoperative - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system of some 2014~2015my sportage (sl), forte (yd), optima (tf/qf), optima hybrid (tf hev) and sorento (xma) vehicles, which may exhibit an inoperative uvo media button.
• 10089987Apr 24, 2015Engine, Vehicle speed control. Pitstop: smart pedal feature - the “smart pedal” is an integral part of the engine management system (ems) functionality which monitors and prevents the simultaneous activation of accelerator and brake pedals. When engaged, the feature reduces engine power to idle.
• 10092100Mar 27, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Pitstop: bluetooth® issues after iphone® ios 8 software update - this article provides information related to possible bluetooth concerns when using an iphone® with ios 8.x (ios 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, etc.) while paired to a head unit.
• 10092104Mar 6, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to possible compatibility issues between navigation head units and sd cards when replacing head units for multimedia issues. If after replacing a navigation head unit the original sd card does not operate correctly, follow the steps below to diagnose the issue:
• 10109784Oct 13, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS - The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. Both the motor and compressor are in one housing with a mix of refrigerant and oil flowing through both sections. Because the oil flows through the motor windings, it must have a high electrical resistivity (low…
• 10109787Oct 7, 2014Equipment. TSB: GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR SMART KEY FOB SYSTEMS AND START/STOP BUTTONS - This bulletin provides information related to the Smart Key Systems on vehicles equipped with A/T (automatic transaxle) and Start/Stop Buttons (SSB).
• 10109751Aug 11, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. PITSTOP: HEATER BLOWING COLD AIR WHILE IN EV MODE - When diagnosing a concern related to the heater intermittently blowing cold air while in EV mode, check the Electric Water Pump (EWP) for the A/C system (NOT the main cooling system EWP), located on the rear of the transmission (A), for proper operation. To test EWP operation, disconnect connector CHG31/C131 (B) and apply power and ground to the EWP.
• 10109747Aug 1, 2014Engine, Electrical system, Fuel system. PITSTOP: HESITATION IN ELECTRIC AND GAS MODES - When diagnosing an Optima Hybrid with an off idle hesitation concern that can be duplicated, and no DTC(s) codes (active or history) are stored, access MCU > Current Data to check the status of the MCU warning flag.
• 10109672Jun 6, 2014Vehicle speed control. PITSTOP: SLIGHT VARIATION IN THE ?SET? SPEED AFTER SETTING CRUISE CONTROL - A few customers have complained about their vehicle briefly accelerating beyond the set cruising speed and then slowing down to the "set" speed. This Article addresses that concern.
• 10109656May 28, 2014Electrical system. PIT STOP: ?HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING!? MESSAGE IN CLUSTER AND MIL-ON WITH DTC P1784 - When diagnosing an Optima Hybrid with a ?Hybrid System Warning!? message (A) in the cluster, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and DTC P1784 (EOP 3-Phase Wiring Line Open), in either active or in history, check for contact between the Electric Oil Pump (EOP) harness and the oil cooler hose clamp (B). If the harness is visibly…

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