# Service bulletin TSBTRA047R1

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10090604
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-02\-06
- Manufacturer's number: TSBTRA047R1
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-01\-25
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY BY MODEL \- THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY FOR KIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SIX\-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW FOR A DETAILED LIST OF VEHICLE MODELS. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PARTS SUCH AS AXLE BOOTS, JOINTS AND HARDWARE FOR INNER JOINT ARE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR PARTS DEPARTMENT.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2013 KIA FORTE
- 2011 to 2013 KIA OPTIMA
- 2011 to 2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
- 2012 to 2013 KIA RIO
- 2011 to 2013 KIA SEDONA
- 2011 to 2013 KIA SORENTO
- 2012 to 2013 KIA SOUL
- 2011 to 2013 KIA SPORTAGE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2016061](/recalls/tc/2016061.md), 2016-02-08: Powertrain
- [16V070000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V070000.md), 2016-02-05: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- [2015468](/recalls/tc/2015468.md), 2015-10-14: Powertrain
- [15V626000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V626000.md), 2015-10-06: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [2011174](/recalls/tc/2011174.md), 2011-04-27: Powertrain
- [11V258000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V258000.md), 2011-04-25: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_TRA046\_R5](/bulletins/11017172.md), 2025-04-23, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.
- [TSB\_TRA046\_R4](/bulletins/11000787.md), 2024-06-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced.
- [PS750](/bulletins/10242913.md), 2023-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; STEERING; SUSPENSION. PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE \- This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All\-Wheel\-Drive \(AWD\) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Some customers may complain of a chatter sensation felt in the drivetrain of the vehicle and/or the failure of drivetrain component\(s\). A difference in tire size \(width, aspect ratio, construction, rim diameter etc.\) may be the cause.
- [TSB\_TRA046\_R3](/bulletins/10226555.md), 2022-12-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE \- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
- [TSB\_TRA059](/bulletins/10183610.md), 2020-12-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HCU/TCU UPGRADE \- FOR 100 MESH SOLENOID EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS \-This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit \(HCU\) and the Transmission Control Unit \(TCU\) of some 2011\-2016 MY Optima Hybrid \(TF HEV\) vehicles after replacement of the transmission with improved 100 mesh solonoid filters has taken place. To apply the improved logic, the HCU/TCU should be reprogrammed using the GDS/KDS download, as described in this bulletin.
- [TSB\_TRA046\_R1](/bulletins/10174520.md), 2020-05-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: \- TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific Kia model for the correct transmission fluid check/fill procedures.
- [TSBTRA086](/bulletins/10168851.md), 2019-12-09, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN \- PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING \- This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive \(4WD\) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on some 2011\-2020 Sportage \(SL, QL\) and 2013\-2020MY Sorento \(XMa, UMa\) 4WD vehicles for a concern regarding: • Oil leakage from the 4WD coupling assembly • 4WD Malfunction and MIL lamp ON with DTCs • Abnormal noise or vibration while driving
- [TSBTRA079](/bulletins/10144237.md), 2018-09-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 \(400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANS\) \(SA351\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Hybrid Control Unit \(HCU\) and the Transmission Control Unit \(TCU\) on some 2013\-2015MY Optima Hybrid \(TF HEV\) vehicles, produced from September 27, 2012 through September 5, 2014, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumination with DTC P1744. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the HCU and TCU using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
- [TSBTRA068\_CLOSED](/bulletins/10144235.md), 2018-09-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. TSB: HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 \(400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANSMISSIONS ONLY\) \- TSB TRA068 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB TRA079/SA351
- [TSBTRA059\_R4](/bulletins/10136505.md), 2018-05-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); POWER TRAIN. TSB \- HCU/TCU UPGRADE ? FOR 100MESH SOLENOID \- EQUIPPED HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade of the Hybrid Control Unit \(HCU\) and the Transmission Control Unit \(TCU\) of some 2011\-2016MY Optima Hybrid \(TF HEV\) after replacement of the transmission with improved 100 mesh solenoids has taken place.

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