2012-127 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: INSPECTION FOR NOISE FROM ENGINE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (SA 141) This bulletin provides information relating to certain 2013MY Rio (UB) vehicles which may exhibit abnormal engine noises, including “rattling” and “chattering”, under specific conditions. Only a very small number of vehicles within the identified Production Date range will actually be … Read more
2014-049 SUBJECT: OPTIMA HYBRID – NOISE DURING BRAKE ACTUATION This bulletin provides information to address a brake noise concern on some Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through December 8, 2013, which may exhibit a “squeaking” and/or “honking” noise when applying the brakes rapidly. Click on the link below … Read more
2012-039 SUBJECT: CAUTION DURING REAR UPPER ARM SERVICE This bulletin provides cautionary information relating to the Optima when installing the rear upper arm to the subframe to prevent potential quality concerns regarding rear upper arm bolt. Without properly aligning the bolt holes of rear upper arm and subframe (horizontally), the bolt securing the rear upper arm … Read more
PS422 SUBJECT: ABS HECU REPLACEMENT DUE TO HESITATION CONCERNS When addressing customer concerns regarding hesitation from the vehicle on hard acceleration, test drive the vehicle to verify the concern. Prior to test driving the vehicle, eliminate common Electronic Stability Control (ESC) trigger factors such as excessive or unevenly worn tires and slippery road … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10059897 Manufacturer Communication Number: 045 Summary SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. 1 Affected Product Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR KIA OPTIMA 2013 2012-045 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA136) This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the 2013MY Optima UVO system. Kia is requesting the … Read more
