2013 Kia Optima Technical Service Bulletins

235 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Kia Optima. 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.

• 10109658May 22, 2014Engine cooling. PIT STOP: DTC P0456 AND CHARCOAL CANISTER LEAKS - When addressing a concern related to a DTC P0456 (Evaporative Emissions System ? Small Leak Detected), and an inspection of the vapor lines, connections and fuel cap reveal no abnormalities, closely inspect the mounting holes of the charcoal canister for visible cracks.
• 10109652May 22, 2014Equipment. TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 - This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed with the transaxle installed in the vehicle.
• 10109649May 22, 2014Steering. TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when turning the steering wheel left or right, while stopped. This condition may be caused by premature wear of the flexible coupling in the MDPS.
• 10109655May 19, 2014Fuel system. PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS - A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is completely normal for the combustion process to create deposits on the injector spray tip surfaces.
• 10109648May 9, 2014Seats. TSB: DRIVER?S SIDE SEAT CUSHION COVER DETACHING - This bulletin provides information about some 2012~2013MY Optima (QF) models, produced from August 9, 2011 through April 11, 2013, which may experience a loose or disengaged driver?s side seat outer trim cover.
• 10060132May 1, 2014Seat belts, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109631Apr 15, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL - This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged when removing the hood release lever. Follow the instructions included in this bulletin to properly remove the hood release lever using the new SST.
• 10109645Apr 1, 2014Equipment. TECH TIP: HVAC Blower Stuck on High - This article give the procedure to follow when the HVAC Blower is stuck on high.
• 10109732Feb 13, 2014Suspension. PIT STOP: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE - When addressing a customer complaint related to a squeaking sound emanating from the rear of the vehicle, and the noise can be isolated to the rear suspension, check the right and left rear shock towers as the most likely source of the noise.
• 10060147Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109706Oct 9, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. TURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION - Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines.
• 10109702Oct 2, 2013Electrical system. TSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087.
• 10060306Oct 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10116825Sep 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. PITSTOP: TF/QF PANORAMA RESET/INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE - This article explains the instructions for resetting the "one-touch" open/close feature of the sunshade and/or panorama sunroof.
• 10116823Sep 24, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: PANORAMA SUNROOF & SUNSHADE MOTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the panorama sunroof and sunshade motors on some 2012-2013MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2013, which may exhibit a loss of the "one-touch" open/close feature of the sunshade and/or panorama roof.
• 10060303Sep 1, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054197Sep 1, 2013Fuel system. Kia: a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates with electronic control module (ecm) system and to correct concern, high pressure fuel pump, fuel delivery pipe and mounting bolts would be replaced, if necessary. Model 2011-2014 optima, sportage, sorento, cadenza.
• 10090623Aug 30, 2013Equipment. Tsb: seat back cover removal procedure - this bulletin outlines the procedure for the removal of the front seat back covers on optima (qf) and sorento (xma).
• 10090630Aug 23, 2013Air bags. Pitstop: acu variant coding after parts supersession - kma has received reports of some 2011~13my optima and 2010~13my forte vehicles not accepting the variant code listed on kgis, following replacement of the air bag control module. In some cases, an air bag module with a superseded part number may require a different variant code. Kgis is being updated in phases and will list both variant codes (old and new) in…
• 10060314Aug 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10090617Jul 16, 2013Suspension. Pitstop: alignment specifications for optima - this article provides new alignment specifications for optima (qf) vehicles due to a modification to the design of the front suspension.
• 10090481Jun 14, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. Tsb: optima right hand fender split repair procedure - this bulletin provides information related to some 2013my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from may 17, 2013 to may 18, 2013, which may exhibit a split in the metal on the inner portion of the right hand side fender.
• 10090431May 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: 6-speed a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the ecm/pcm.
• 10090604Jan 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. Refer to the table below for a detailed list of vehicle models. Individual service parts such as axle boots, joints and hardware for inner joint are now available through your parts department.
• 10090610Jan 18, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Pitstop: horn chirp and parking lamps inop when locking doors with rke fob - this gives instructions on the procedure to follow if you encounter a customer complaint relating to the vehicle not producing an audible tone or horn chirp, and the parking lamps not flashing when locking the vehicle with the rke fob.
• 10060228Jan 1, 2013Equipment, Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10091587Dec 20, 2012Equipment. Pitstop: 2013 kia optima customer tips: in an effort to better educate and familiarize customers about some of the features in their recently purchased 2013 kia vehicle, kia motors america would like all dealership service personnel to be familiar with the model tips outlined here to help maximize owner satisfaction with certain features.
• 10060224Dec 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10090588Nov 28, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Pitstop: panorama sunroof trim seal loose - optima’s produced from sop to october 24, 2012, equipped with panorama sunroof option, may exhibit a loose or sagging side trim seal (a). A portion of the side trim seal may become detached and caught under the sunroof, as it is closed, causing poor appearance and improper sealing. To correct this condition, follow the procedure outlined below.
• 10090599Nov 15, 2012Seats. Pitstop: ventilated seat operation - some vehicles are equipped with ventilated front seats to improve occupant comfort by drawing interior vehicle air temperature through the seating surfaces. The customer perception may be that the seat is air conditioned and the seat is not getting cold enough however the actual design intent is to draw ambient air through the seat with a separate blower motor attached to the…
• 10090585Nov 8, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Tsb: service action: uvo software upgrade (sa136) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the 2013my optima uvo system. Kia is requesting the completion of this service action on all affected 2013my optima vehicles prior to delivery. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected vins.
• 10060219Nov 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059897Nov 1, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10090007Oct 5, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Tsb: information for dealer uvo upgrade / retail customer - this bulletin provides the retail customer’s procedure for upgrading the kia uvo (your voice) system. Kia uvo owners have the option to download available upgrades directly from the kia.com website and can perform the upgrade themselves or have the dealer perform the upgrade in which case additional labor charges may apply. For customers who perform their…
• 10047999Sep 1, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Kia: bulletin is providing cautionary information on installation of when bolt holes of rear upper arm are not properly aligned with subframe, and bolt may become loose. Model 2011-2013 optima.

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