2016 Kia Optima Technical Service Bulletins

226 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 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.
• 10091950Mar 25, 2016Latches, locks and linkages, Seats, Equipment. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the rear seat latch manual release cable on some 2016 my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from august 28, 2015 to december 15, 2015, which may experience deterioration of the plastic handle on the rear seat release latch. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat release latch assembly with an improved part.
• 10089461Mar 25, 2016Seats, Latches, locks and linkages. Service action: rear seat latch cable inspection and/or replacement (sa 219) - this bulletin describes the procedure to replace the rear seat latch manual release cable on some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from august 28, 2015 to december 15, 2015, which may experience deterioration of the plastic handle on the rear seat release latch. Follow the procedure outlined below to inspect and, if necessary…
• 10091947Mar 16, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect or replace the headliner on some 2016 my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from february 8, 2016 through february 17, 2016, which may exhibit a delaminating headliner. Follow the inspection procedure in this bulletin, and if necessary, replace the headliner assembly to correct the condition.
• 10089464Mar 16, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. Service action: headliner inspection and/or replacement (sa 225) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect or replace the headliner on some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from february 8, 2016 through february 17, 2016, which may exhibit a delaminating headliner. Follow the inspection procedure in this bulletin, and if necessary, replace the headliner assembly to correct the condition. Kia is…
• 10089485Mar 15, 2016Engine. Owner notification letter (sc128) - dear kia optima owner: kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign to replace the air cleaner and/or evaporative canister in your vehicle.
• 10091953Mar 8, 2016Engine, Equipment. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air cleaner box and/or the evaporative canister of some 2016 my kia optima (jfa) 2.0l turbo (ulev - 50 state emissions) and the 2.4 l gdi (sulev vehicles - california emissions), produced from job #1 through january 15, 2016. Some of these vehicles were built with the wrong air cleaner and/or evaporative canister. Kia is recalling these vehicles to correct the…
• 10089487Mar 8, 2016Engine. "questions and answers (sc128) – 2016 my kia optima improper emissions parts installed voluntary emissions recall campaign q and a"
• 10089483Mar 8, 2016Engine. Dealer parts and service manager memo (sc128) - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign (sc128) on certain 2016 my kia optima vehicles equipped with either the 2.0 l turbo engine (ulev – 50 state emissions), or the 2.4 l gdi (sulev – california emissions) engine, and produced from job 1 through january 15. 2016.
• 10089482Mar 8, 2016Engine. Dealer principal memo (sc128) - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign (sc128) on certain 2016 my kia optima vehicles equipped with either the 2.0 l turbo engine (ulev – 50 state emissions), or the 2.4 l gdi sulev – california emissions) engine. Some of the 2.0l turbo engine models were built with the air cleaner and evaporative canister for the 2.4l sulev model and some of the…
• 10089472Mar 8, 2016Fuel system, Engine. Voluntary emissions recall: 2016my optima improper emissions parts installed voluntary emissions recall (sc 128) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air cleaner box and/or the evaporative canister of some 2016my kia optima (jfa) 2.0l turbo (ulev – 50 state emissions) and 2.4l gdi (sulev vehicles – california emissions), produced from job #1 through january 15, 2016. Some of these vehicles were…
• 10079962Feb 18, 2016Equipment. Service action: base audio head unit replacement (sa211) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the base audio head unit of some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from sop through november 10, 2015 which may exhibit a head unit screen that does not display an image (black screen) in cold weather. To correct and/or prevent this condition, kia is requesting the completion of this service action on all…
• 10088705Dec 16, 2015Tires. Service action: tmps replacement (sa213) - this bulletin provides the procedure to check or replace the tpms sensors for some 2016my optima (jfa) and 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from september 28th, 2015 through december 7th, 2015 which may exhibit a false tpms malfunction indicator light on the cluster, with dtc c131200, c131300, c131400, and/or c131500, even when the inflation pressure in the tire is…
• 10088765Nov 25, 2015Fuel system. Service action: inaccurate reading from fuel gauge (sa 212) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect fuel gauge level indicator on some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from september 22, 2015 through october 22, 2015 which may exhibit an inaccurate fuel gauge reading on the instrument cluster. To correct and/or prevent this condition kia is requesting the completion of this service action on all…
• 10088824Nov 20, 2015Equipment. Optima (jfa) - front license plate installation - this article provides information regarding front license plate installation on 2016 my optima (jfa).
• 10088826Nov 10, 2015Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Correct procedure for raising windshield wipers - this article outlines the procedure to be used to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position.
• 10089042Oct 29, 2015Suspension, Wheels. Optima (jfa) - alignment specifications - this article provides the alignment specifications for 2016my optima (jfa). In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specifications programmed into the pc database.
• 10088983Oct 19, 2015Electrical system. Tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. This special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of updating 2010my, and later, kia audio head units using a gds, and now, the same functionality is available on kds. Some technicians may not be aware of the benefits the aum tool has to offer.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10089764Jun 19, 2015Engine. Pitstop: oil intrusion into e-cvvt cover - when diagnosing a dtc related to the e-cvvt system, remove the the e-cvvt cover and check for possible oil intrusion (a). The ecvvt system utilizes two seals to prevent intrusion of oil and/or dust – a seal on the cover (a) and a seal that is recessed in the ecvvt. If oil is found inside the cover; the cover, the oil seal within the e-cvvt assembly and the e-cvvt assembly…
• 10089433May 12, 2015Electrical system. Android auto™/uvo eservices connectivity issues after android 6.0 update - this article proides diagnostic information in regards to:android auto™ will not launch when a samsung android phone is connected to the vehicle. Uvo eservices setup fails and the head unit displays a smartphone connection error.
• 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.

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