Kia Motor Optima 2010
Model Optima made in 2010 by Kia Motor got 9 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2010
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-072 | 10/01/2010 | 10037244 | Ready | 05/16/2011 | |
| TSB-072 | 10/01/2010 | 10037244 | Kia: the air bag occupant detection system in certain vehicles is sensitive and can be defeated by electronic devices or water. *rm | 05/16/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-061 REV 1 | 07/01/2010 | 10034637 | Kia: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l and 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control module) system related dtc(s). *pe | 12/13/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-078 | 11/01/2010 | 10037347 | Ready | 05/20/2011 | |
| TSB-078 | 11/01/2010 | 10037347 | Kia: there is a procedure to reset the electronic throttle control value. *rm | 05/20/2011 | |
| TSB-067 | 04/01/2010 | 10034250 | Kia: ecm upgrade for improved shift quality-equipped with 2.4l engine and a/t. provides the procedure to upgrade the engine control module (ecu) of some vehicles with 2.4l engines. complaints of poor shift quality/pattern during up shifts | 10/29/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| TSB-078 | 11/01/2010 | 10037347 | Ready | 05/20/2011 | |
| TSB-078 | 11/01/2010 | 10037347 | Kia: there is a procedure to reset the electronic throttle control value. *rm | 05/20/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| TSB-061 REV 1 | 07/01/2010 | 10034637 | Kia: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l and 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control module) system related dtc(s). *pe | 12/13/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/02/2011 | 5000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. the contact stated after parking his vehicle in his driveway and close the door all the air bags exploded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they will replace the air bags under warranty. the parts are on back ordered and doesn't know when the parts will be in. the manufacturer was contacted and they will replace the failure under the warranty. the failure mileage was 5,000. mw | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 54 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. the contact stated that when inserting a cd in the cd player it becomes extremely hot to the touch and he's afraid it may start a fire. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed him that it is normal for it to be hot to the touch. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 54. tb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 1750 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 kia motor optima. the contact stated that she shut the vehicle off while the gear shifter was still in the drive position. upon restarting the vehicle the vehicle surged forward resulting in a crash. no police report was filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was not taken anywhere to be examined for the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 1,750. sm. | |||