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Kia C1335

C1335 is shown as Right Rear Sensor. A B

DriveUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether driving is safe with C1335 present.
ChargeUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether charging is safe with C1335 present.
ServiceService need is unknown from the supplied evidence. A qualified Kia service provider can interpret the code using PS474 and perform diagnosis if needed.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For applicable 2015–2017 Kia Optima and Soul vehicles in the U.S., DTC C1335 is identified in Kia communication PS474 as the Right Rear Sensor. Earlier descriptions may show it as Sensor 4.

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1. What does C1335 mean?

For applicable 2015–2017 Kia Optima and Soul vehicles in the U.S., DTC C1335 is identified in Kia communication PS474 as the Right Rear Sensor. Earlier descriptions may show it as Sensor 4.

2. Technical explanation

Kia’s PS474 communication explains that earlier DTC descriptions may identify sensors by number (Sensor 1 through Sensor 4), while newer descriptions identify the sensor by location. In that communication, C1335 is shown as Sensor 4 in the earlier naming convention and Right Rear Sensor in the newer location-based convention.

3. What system is affected?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level to C1335.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether driving is safe with C1335 present.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether charging is safe with C1335 present.

9. What you can safely do

  • Record the code exactly as displayed: C1335.
  • For an applicable vehicle, note that C1335 may be described as Sensor 4 in an earlier description or Right Rear Sensor in a newer description.
  • Have a qualified Kia service provider diagnose the condition if assistance is needed.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the vehicle is within the verified applicability: 2015–2017 Kia Optima or 2015–2017 Kia Soul, U.S. region.
  2. Use Kia communication PS474 when interpreting whether the diagnostic display uses the earlier numbered sensor description or the newer location-based description.
  3. Further diagnostic steps are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Service need is unknown from the supplied evidence. A qualified Kia service provider can interpret the code using PS474 and perform diagnosis if needed.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify whether the diagnostic system describes C1335 as Sensor 4 or Right Rear Sensor.
  • Further service checks are not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Kia PS474, published June 27, 2017; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10116101. It states that C1335 is shown as Sensor 4 in earlier descriptions and Right Rear Sensor in newer descriptions.
  • Source: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10116101-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified official source: NHTSA-hosted Kia Manufacturer Communication PS474 (MC-10116101), published June 27, 2017. The supplied evidence supports the code-description mapping only; it does not establish a fault cause, symptoms, repair, driving safety, charging safety, or recall status.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Kia code C1335 mean?

For the verified applicable Kia vehicles, PS474 identifies C1335 as Right Rear Sensor. Earlier descriptions may show the same code as Sensor 4.

Which vehicles are verified as applicable?

2015–2017 Kia Optima and 2015–2017 Kia Soul vehicles for the U.S. region.

Is C1335 safe to drive with?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Does C1335 identify a specific failed part or cause?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied source establishes the sensor description/location mapping only.

20. Sources & verification

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