PS231 SUBJECT: 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 … 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:Â 10059897 Manufacturer Communication Number:Â 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
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
