Driver’s Side Seat Cushion Cover Detaching – 2012-2013 Kia Optima

2014-104   SUBJECT: 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. Follow the procedure outlined in this TSB to correct the concern.     … Read more

Panorama Sunroof Trim Seal Loose – 2011-2013 Kia Optima

PS226   SUBJECT: 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 … Read more

Horn Answer Back or Parking Lamps Inop when Looking Doors with RKE/SMK Fob – 2011-2013 Kia Optima & 2011-2015 Sorento

PS235   SUBJECT: HORN ANSWER BACK OR PARKING LAMPS INOP WHEN LOCKING DOORS WITH RKE/SMK FOB   When addressing a customer complaint related to an inoperative parking light confirmation flash, and/or audible answer back when locking the vehicle with the RKE/SMK fob, ensure each door lock position switch (viewable in BCM > Current Data) is displaying … Read more

Panorama Sunroof & Sunshade Motor Replacement – 2012-2013 Kia Optima

2013-103   SUBJECT: 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. This condition … Read more

Audio Software Upgrade (SA135) – 2013 Kia Forte

2012-040   SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: FORTE KOUP AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA135)   This bulletin describes the procedure to update the software in certain 2013MY Forte Koup vehicles, produced from July 3, 2012 to September 18, 2012, that may exhibit a concern of distorted audio sound. To correct this concern, Kia is making an audio software update available. … Read more