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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 7/1/2018
BSD/BCW Troubleshooting Guide & Angle Measurement (SST 060)

Released 12/1/2016
Kia Augmented Reality (AR) Owner's Manual App (SST051)

TSB Description

Released 11/1/2016
Mandatory Replacement of Locking/Security Hardware (GEN085)

Released 8/16/2016
Luggage Side Trim Replacement (BOD161)

Released 6/20/2016
Sunroof Buzzing Noise (BOD148) (Rev 1)

Released 3/1/2016
Service Action: Rear Seat Latch Cable Inspection and/or Replacement (BOD 131)

Released 2/28/2016
Sunroof Inspection and Repair (BOD164)

Released 2/23/2016
Sunroof Popping Noise (BOD147)

Released 2/8/2016
Service Action: Headliner Inspection and/or Replacement (BOD 134)

Released 9/22/2015
Service Action: Inaccurate Reading From Fuel Gauge (FUE 032)

Released 11/1/2009
Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Owner Delivery Folder Program (Closed)

Released 2/1/2019
Introduction to Pin Tension Gauge (SST062)

Released 11/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester v1.8 Replacement (SST061)

TSB Description

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester User Guide (SST057) (Rev 1)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester Introduction (SST059)

Released 2/1/2018
Service Action: Outside Rear Combination Lamp Harness Replacement (ELE143)

Released 3/1/2017
Antenna Inspection and/or Replacement (ELE130)

Released 2/1/2017
Service Action: Rear Personal Lamp Repair (ELE126)

Released 12/1/2016
Kia Augmented Reality (AR) Owner's Manual App (SST051)

Released 11/1/2016
Audio Update Module (AUM) Firmware Update (SST049)

Released 7/1/2016
Android Auto/CarPlay Software Download (ELE 113r1)

Released 6/1/2016
New Kia Wire Harness Repair Kit IV (GEN 083)

Released 6/1/2016
Replacement Wire Repair Connectors (GEN 082)

Released 4/1/2016
Driver's Frontal Airbag Module Replacement (SC 131)

Released 3/1/2016
Combination TSB/Service Action: UVO System Upgrade (ELE 100) (REV 3)

Released 11/1/2015
Sirius XM Satellite Radio Troubleshooting (ELE 095)

Released 11/1/2015
Service Action: Base Audio Head Unit Replacement (ELE 098) (REV 2)

Released 9/22/2015
Service Action: Inaccurate Reading From Fuel Gauge (FUE 032)

Released 2/15/2011
Outside Rear Combination Lamp Water Intrusion (BOD172)

Released 2/15/2011
BMS Logic Improvement After High Voltage Battery Replacement (ELE151)

Released 5/31/2019
New Web Based KDS IUMPR Data Collection (SST064)

Released 6/27/2016
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label Replacement (SC152)

TSB Description

Released 3/1/2016
SC128 - 2016MY Optima Improper Emissions Parts Installed Voluntary Emissions Recall (SC 128) (REV 1)

Released 3/1/2016
ECU Upgrade - MIL ON with DTC C1356 (CHA067)

Released 9/1/2018
Engine Replacement Practices Reminder (ENG190)

Released 5/1/2017
Combination TSB/Service Action: Idle Stability and Shift Quality Improvement (ENG168/SA294A)

TSB Description

Released 2/28/2017
Service Action: Inhibitor Switch Replacement (TRA072A) (Rev 2)

Released 6/14/2016
E-CVVT Cover & Motor Plug Replacement (ENG159)

Released 5/1/2016
HCU/TCU Upgrade - For 100 Mesh Solenoid Equipped Hybrid Transmissions (TRA 059)

Released 4/23/2016
Right Front Axle Driveshaft Replacement (SC139)

Released 3/31/2016
Service Action: Air Intake Hose Replacement and ECU Upgrade (ENG174)

Released 3/24/2016
Axle Driveshaft Replacement (TRA060) (Rev 1)

Released 3/1/2016
ECU Upgrade - MIL ON with DTC C1356 (CHA067)

Released 2/19/2016
Combination TSB/Service Action: Shift Quality Improvement (TRA069/SA292A)

Released 2/2/2016
Service Action: E-CVVT Cover Inspection and Motor Plug Replacement (ENG175) (Rev 3)

Released 2/3/2014
Service Action: Wiring Signal Interference Check & Engine Noise Inspection (ENG205) (Rev 1)

Released 2/3/2014
Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement (PI1802) (Rev 3)

Released 2/1/2019
High Pressure Fuel Pump Outlet Inspection (SC172) (Rev 2)

Released 6/27/2016
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label Replacement (SC152)

TSB Description

Released 4/1/2016
Driver's Frontal Airbag Module Replacement (SC 131)

Released 3/1/2016
SC128 - 2016MY Optima Improper Emissions Parts Installed Voluntary Emissions Recall (SC 128) (REV 1)

Released 2/3/2014
Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement (PI1802) (Rev 3)

Released 11/1/2018
Replacement of C-MDPS Motor and/or ECU

Released 2/2/2016
Front Strut Flange Nut Replacement (CHA095)

TSB Description

Released 12/1/2015
Service Action: TPMS Replacement (CHA 061)

Released 2/1/2010
Steering Gear Yoke Plug and Assembly Replacement (CHA091)

Released 5/31/2019
New Web Based KDS IUMPR Data Collection (SST064)

Released 2/1/2019
Introduction to Pin Tension Gauge (SST062)

TSB Description

Released 11/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester v1.8 Replacement (SST061)

Released 7/1/2018
BSD/BCW Troubleshooting Guide & Angle Measurement (SST 060)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester User Guide (SST057) (Rev 1)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester Introduction (SST059)

Released 3/1/2018
KVID App Installation on Existing KDS Tablets (SST058)

Released 2/1/2018
Servicing AC Systems Using the Mahle ACX1299 (SST054) (Rev 2)

Released 2/1/2018
KDS VCI-II Screws and/or Case Replacement

Released 3/1/2017
Midtronics GR8-1299 Software Update (SST052)

Released 12/1/2016
Kia Augmented Reality (AR) Owner's Manual App (SST051)

Released 12/1/2016
Introduction to the New KDS Trolley and KDS Magnetic Tablet Holder (SST050) (Rev 1)

Released 11/1/2016
Audio Update Module (AUM) Firmware Update (SST049)

Released 9/1/2016
Introduction to KDS Mobile and Visual Support Systems (SST046)

Released 6/1/2016
New Kia Wire Harness Repair Kit IV (GEN 083)

Released 12/1/2015
Kia Global Information System (KGIS) - Search Enhancement and New Features (GEN 080)

Released 10/1/2015
KDS - Audio Update Module (AUM) (SST041)

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