2015 Kia Optima Technical Service Bulletins

200 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10089047Oct 9, 2015Equipment. Simplified uvo e-services activation procedure - this article outlines the simplified activation procedure for vehicles equipped with uvo e-services. (excluding 2016 k900 and soul ev)
• 10089022Oct 6, 2015Equipment. Pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder program - all models excluding k900 and soul ev -kia motors america, inc. Is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder program which has been redesigned to improve initial vehicle quality during pdi and also during delivery to your customer
• 10089051Sep 29, 2015Engine. Tsb: proper oil grade / viscosity selection for turbo equipped vehicles - this bulletin provides information related to the proper engine oil grade / viscosity to be used when servicing vehicles equipped with a turbocharger.
• 10089053Sep 23, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Service action: exterior door handle trim cap replacement (sa198) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the exterior door handle trim cap of some 2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from september 2, 2014 through august 24, 2015, which may experience an inoperative driver’s side exterior door handle. Kia is requesting the completion of this service action on all affected vehicles, including dealer…
• 10197337Sep 1, 2015Vehicle speed control. Service Action: Exterior Door Handle Trim Cap Replacement (SA198)
• 10074740Sep 1, 2015Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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…
• 10089615Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. Tsb: “c” state error message on version 8.5 map update - this bulletin describes an sd card replacement procedure for customers that have a specific error displayed on the navigation head unit (shown below) after purchasing and installing a version 8.5 map update sd card. A total of 129 affected sd cards were purchased by customers through kia dealers, from january 1st to may 11th, 2015.
• 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.
• 10058534Jul 1, 2015Engine. Kia: crankshaft position sensor (ckp) variation has not learned causing misfire of engine and malfunction indicator light (mil) to come in dash. Model all. No years listed.
• 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.
• 10092151Jun 19, 2015Suspension. Pitstop: difficulty assembling strut bearing/insulator - on some optima vehicles, when replacing the strut insulator or strut bearing with new parts you may encounter difficulty installing the new strut bearing into place on the insulator. This condition is due to a change in the design of the strut bearing (a) which results in tighter tolerances between the bearing and insulator. Refer to the procedure below for…
• 10089763Jun 19, 2015Suspension. Pitstop: difficulty assembling strut bearing/insulator - on some optima vehicles, when replacing the strut insulator or strut bearing with new parts you may encounter difficulty installing the new strut bearing into place on the insulator. This condition is due to a change in the design of the strut bearing (a) which results in tighter tolerances between the bearing and insulator. Refer to the procedure below for…
• 10092147Jun 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement – multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773, p1778 and p2709. Replace the solenoids if current or history codes are present; do not replace the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed…
• 10089761Jun 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement – multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773, p1778 and p2709. Replace the solenoids if current or history codes are present; do not replace the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed…
• 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.
• 10089845May 13, 2015Equipment, Brakes. Pitstop: high-pitched squeal noise before coming to a complete stop - on some vehicles, customers may complain of an intermittent squeal when coming to a stop. This concern is often due to the brake pads not freely floating within the caliper and sticking to the caliper bracket. This condition may lead to a vibration and noise which is heard during the last portion of brake pedal travel, before coming to a complete…
• 10089844May 13, 2015Wheels, Equipment. Pitstop: black wheel center cap on fleet vehicles - on some 2015my optima lx vehicles sold for fleet use, dealer personnel may notice that the wheel center cap has a black background and differs in appearance from other optima lx vehicles. This is normal vehicle contenting and no parts should be replaced in an attempt to match the appearance to retail units in dealer inventory.
• 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.
• 10089984Apr 2, 2015Lane departure. Tsb: service action: blind spot detection (bsd) system logic improvement (sa187) - this bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the logic for the blind spot detection (bsd) system of some 2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from august 12, 2014 to november 19, 2014. The vehicles in question may have a “check bsd system” message illuminated in the instrument cluster, along with dtc c270254 or…
• 10089983Apr 2, 2015Steering, Electrical system. Tsb: service action: steering feel improvement (sa188) - this bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the logic for the motor driven power steering (mpds) ecu of some 2014~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, produced from august 23, 2013 through july 24, 2014, to address some complaints that the steering pulls to one side. To install the new steering logic, reprogram the mdps system using the gds/kds…
• 10058124Apr 1, 2015Lane departure. Kia 2015 myoptima : bulletin involving information related to an upgrade of the logic for the blind spot detection system of some 2015my optima .
• 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.
• 10092099Mar 27, 2015Engine. Pitstop: intermittent ‘no start’ in cold temperatures with “check bsd system” message on cluster - on some optima (qf) vehicles, a customer may experience an intermittent ‘no start’ concern, on cold start-up and in cooler temperatures. This concern may also be accompanied by a complaint of the “check bsd system” message (a) appearing on the instrument cluster (for vehicles equipped with blind spot detection (bsd)…
• 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:
• 10089787Feb 3, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Pitstop: mode switches from siriusxm® or fm to am - this pitstop provides information to address possible customer complaints on avn 4.0 (navigation head unit) relating to: * mode switches to am (usually from siriusxm® , fm, cd, other media mode or from navigation) after startup. * “preparing sirius” is shown on the display prior to the unit switching to am. * issue began at the start of the new year (after january…
• 10090207Dec 15, 2014Exterior lighting, Equipment. Pitstop: water leak/condensation in rear outer tail lamp(s) - on some 2014~2015my optima (qf) vehicles, customers may complain about water droplets forming inside the rear tail lamp lenses following a rainstorm or after washing their vehicle. These water droplets are more visible at night and the quantity of water present is more than just a thin film of condensation which may not easily evaporate.
• 10060186Dec 1, 2014Equipment, Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109796Nov 3, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. TSB:SERVICE ACTION: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA172) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some Sedona (YP), Soul (PS) and Optima (QF) vehicles to resolve concerns related to no sound coming from the head unit after ending a Bluetooth call.
• 10060127Nov 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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).
• 10109759Sep 18, 2014Engine cooling. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND BOLT REPLACEMENT (SA170) - This bulletin provides the information to replace the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft bolt on some 2015MY Optima (QF) and 2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from June 30, 2014 through July 14, 2014 and equipped with 2.4L Theta engines.
• 10109761Sep 4, 2014Electrical system. PITSTOP: REMOTE START SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC HOTLINE - When diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable Hotline contact information and business hours.
• 10056507Sep 1, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling. Kia: information on replacing crankshaft pulley and crankshaft bolt, on some vehicles, that are exhibiting an oil leak or have engine noises coming from front crankshaft pulley due to excessive material on tip of crankshaft. Model 2015 optima, sorento. *pe updated 03/27/15
• 10109748Aug 19, 2014Electrical system. PITSTOP: AVN 4.0 UVO eServices DEALER ENGINEERING MODE - When troubleshooting an AVN 4.0 head-unit, follow the procedure outlined below to access the Dealer Engineering mode and perform various eServices related maintenance functions.
• 10060175Aug 1, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109695Jul 18, 2014Equipment. PITSTOP: ENABLING WI-FI ON UVO eServices W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION EQUIPPED VEHICLES (CUSTOMER GUIDE) - Along with the Download Center, and other new UVO features, comes the addition of Wi-Fi capability for the vehicle. Beginning with UVO eServices w/Premium Navigation equipped 2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, you can now connect your vehicle to a personal hotspot, such as a standalone MiFi device or a smartphone, when…
• 10060169Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109673Jun 25, 2014Engine, Equipment. PITSTOP: RESETTING CYLINDER BALANCE ADAPTATION VALUES - When addressing a cylinder balance concern on a vehicle equipped with a 2.4L GDI engine, it is important to note that the DTC may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and resetting adaptive values. See this Article for information on resetting cylinder balance adaptation values.
• 10109667Jun 20, 2014Equipment. TSB: UVO eServices (AVN 4.0) ? TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS - In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers with some of the features in their recently purchased 2015MY Optima (QF) vehicle; Kia Motors America would like all dealership service personnel to be familiar with the technology highlights outlined in this TSB to help maximize owner satisfaction with their new Kia vehicle.
• 10109666Jun 20, 2014Equipment. TSB: TESTING A/C COMPRESSOR FUNCTION USING GDS - This bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test A/C compressor function using the GDS.
• 10060125Jun 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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