# Service bulletin PS234

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10090607
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-02\-06
- Manufacturer's number: PS234
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-01\-17
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

PITSTOP: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPWITH DRIVE MOTOR DTC P0A41 OR P0A42 \- THIS GIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IF SOME OPTIMA HYBRID CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP \(MIL\) ON CONDITION OR AN INTERMITTENT HYBRID SERVICE INDICATOR LAMP \(SIL\) ON CONDITION WITH ONE OF THE ABOVE DTCS IN THE MOTOR CONTROL UNIT \(MCU\) SYSTEM, EITHER IN ACTIVE, PENDING, OR HISTORY STATE.

## 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

Electrical system, Engine

## Trouble codes named

P0A41, P0A42

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2023275](/recalls/tc/2023275.md), 2023-05-08: Electrical
- [2020597](/recalls/tc/2020597.md), 2020-12-04: Engine
- [20V750000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V750000.md), 2020-12-02: ENGINE
- [2019153](/recalls/tc/2019153.md), 2019-03-21: Engine
- [18V907000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V907000.md), 2018-12-19: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- [2017199](/recalls/tc/2017199.md), 2017-04-07: Engine
- [17V224000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V224000.md), 2017-03-31: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_CLI049\_R2](/bulletins/11036628.md), 2026-09-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR \- 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 regarding the partial repair of the Air Conditioning \(A/C\) compressor assembly on some 2011MY\~ Optima Hybrid \(TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV\), 2015MY\~ Soul EV \(PS EV\), 2017MY\~ Niro \(DE HEV/PHEV/EV\), 2022MY\~ EV6 \(CV\), 2021MY\~ Sorento \(MQ4 HEV/PHEV\), 2023MY\~ Sportage \(NQ5 HEV/PHEV\), and 2023MY\~ Niro \(SG2 EV/HEV/PHEV\) vehicles.
- [SC269\_OWNR\_401](/bulletins/11035124.md), 2026-07-21, Service campaign: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(SC269 FLIGHT \#401\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the high\-voltage fuse in 2013\-2016 MY Optima Hybrid vehicles.
- [TSB\_ENG222\_R8](/bulletins/11017109.md), 2025-04-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES \- 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011\-2024MY vehicles \(refer to the table on pages 9 and 10 for applicable models and engine\), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
- [SC269\_OWNR\_301](/bulletins/11015971.md), 2025-03-26, Service campaign: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(SC269\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the high\-voltage fuse in 2013\-2016 MY Optima Hybrid vehicles.
- [TSB\_ENG222\_R7](/bulletins/11014912.md), 2025-03-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES \- 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011\-2024MY vehicles \(refer to the tables on pages 8\-9 for applicable models and engine\), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
- [PI2002YZ\_TSB\_R3](/bulletins/11010507.md), 2024-11-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 \(PI2002Y/Z\) \- 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 related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in \(PI2002A, PI2002B and SC200\*\*1\) titled “Knock Sensor Detection System \- ECU Logic Improvement”. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P1326 \(Knock Signal Range/Performance\).
- [SC269\_TSB\_R1](/bulletins/11006546.md), 2024-08-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HIGH\-VOLTAGE BATTERY SAFETY PLUG FUSE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT \(SC269\) \- 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 to inspect and, if necessary, replace the High Voltage Battery \(HVB\) Safety Plug Fuse Assembly or Main Fuse on 2013\-2016MY Optima Hybrid \(TF HEV\) vehicles produced from September 27, 2012 through July 22, 2015. The high\-voltage fuse in the subject vehicles may have been replaced with an improper non\-OEM aftermarket fuse by third\-party repair facilities. A fuse of incorrect capacity may experience a shortened service life, which may result in illumination of the “Hybrid System Warning” and/or “Check Engine Light,” followed by a no\-start condition. If an improper non\-OEM aftermarket fuse is installed, it may fail and result in a fire.
- [SC269\_OWNR\_F2](/bulletins/11006367.md), 2024-08-14, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(SC269\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the high\-voltage fuse in 2013\-2016 MY Optima Hybrid vehicles.
- [CS2303\_TSB\_R4](/bulletins/11001594.md), 2024-06-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI\-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2303\) \- 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 the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) or Body Control Module \(BCM\) system on certain 2011\-2015MY Optima \(TF\), 2012\-2015MY Optima \(QF\) and 2016\-2020MY Optima \(JF, JFa\) vehicles produced within the dates outlined on page 10, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti\-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation which activates when the vehicle is locked with the use of the key fob.
- [PI1803YZ\_TSB\_R7](/bulletins/10252086.md), 2024-04-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 \(PI1803Y/Z\) \- 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 related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published PI1803 titled "Knock Sensor Detection System \- ECU Logic Improvement" equipped w/THETA II engine. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P1326 \(Knock Signal Range/Performance\).

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