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Service bulletin PS702

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10195049
Published by NHTSA2021-06-15
Manufacturer's numberPS702
Manufacturer's date2021-06-04
NHTSA componentVISIBILITY

NHTSA's summary

PIT STOP: A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES - This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C compressor.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Glass, wipers and mirrors

Vehicles listed
KIA NIRO2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
KIA NIRO EV2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA NIRO HYBRID2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA NIRO PHEV2017, 2018 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA NIRO PHEV2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA OPTIMA HYBRID2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA OPTIMA PHEV2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA SORENTO HYBRID2021 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA SOUL EV2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA redundant NIRO2018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
25V6490002025-09-25. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20253452025-06-20. Visual System

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB_CLI049_R22026-09-02. Service bulletin. 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.
TSB_CLI0572024-10-30. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR FUSE RELOCATION - This bulletin provides the procedure to relocate the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor 40-ampere fuse on some 2016-2020MY Optima (JFa) vehicles produced from August 28, 2015 through June 23, 2020 which may experience an inoperative blower motor due to a blown multi-fuse at position #3. The HVAC system provides cooling and heating to help maintain a comfortable environment inside the vehicle cabin. The blower motor provides primary airflow for the HVAC system. Extended use of the HVAC system at high fan speeds may cause damage to the multi-fuse terminals for the HVAC blower motor circuit, which can cause the blower motor to become inoperative, resulting in reduced heat and air conditioning.
TSB_CLI049_R12023-07-05. Service bulletin. 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 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.
TSB_BOD3002021-04-06. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WINDOW REGULATOR DRUM GEAR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the window regulator drum gear on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 01, 2015 through July 31, 2016, which may exhibit an inoperative window regulator due to a drum gear separating and/or breaking.
PS299_R42020-11-03. Service bulletin. PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - 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. When servicing windshield wipers on the below listed vehicles, including during PDI, ensure to raise the wiper arms to a vertical position to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood.
TSB_BOD2032020-02-04. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: RE-TIGHTENING WIPER ARM NUTS (SA412) - This bulletin provides the procedure to re-tighten the wiper arm nuts to the torque specification on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 4, 2019 through December 12, 2019, which may not have been properly torqued during assembly.
PS6002019-06-04. Service bulletin. PITSTOP: OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS CONTROL INOPERATIVE - This Pitstop provides information on the repair procedure for an inoperative mirror glass on the outside door mirrors for 2016-2019MY Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa) vehicles.
TSBBOD1852019-02-19. Service bulletin. TSB: PANORAMA SUNROOF CREAK OR RATTLE NOISE - This bulletin provides the procedure to apply felt tape on the panorama sunroof crossmember on some 2012-2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, equipped with panorama sunroof, produced from August 31, 2011 through September 22, 2015, which may experience a slight creaking or rattle noise at the sunroof area.
TSBELE1532018-12-17. Service bulletin. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: POWER WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA354) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the main power window switch assembly on some 2019MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from May 22, 2018 through August 30, 2018, which may experience a non-functioning ?auto-up? window switch. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the main power window switch assembly.
PS299_R32018-10-09. Service bulletin. PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position in order to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood. It is important to note that the wipers on these vehicles are recessed under the hood to provide better appearance and reduced wind noise characteristics. This procedure applies to both key start and SMK type ignition systems.