North American Kia vehicles run the 315MHz band, and the Telluride, Optima and Sportage all use a valve mounted sensor that fails the same way after five to seven years: the warning light comes on, the tyres hold pressure, and one position stops reporting. This OE replacement is pre-programmed for those applications, so a workshop fits it, inflates to the door placard figure and completes one OBD relearn instead of programming a blank unit. The housing is sealed to IP67 with a potted PCB, the stem is a rubber snap-in valve with a nickel plated core, and the pressure window runs to 900kPa, which suits a loaded three row Telluride as well as a saloon.
| Model | Year Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 2020-2024 | All trims, three row SUV |
| Kia Optima | 2011-2020 | Includes 2013 facelift models |
| Kia Sportage | 2011-2024 | North American market versions |
| Wheel fitment | 17 to 20 inch factory alloys | Standard rubber snap-in stem |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating frequency | 315MHz |
| Programming | Pre-programmed for the listed Kia applications |
| Battery | CR2450 soldered cell, 5-7 years service life |
| Pressure range | 100-900kPa / 15-130psi |
| Pressure accuracy | +/- 1.5psi |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 125 Celsius degree |
| Waterproof rating | IP67 sealed housing |
| Weight | 43g per sensor |
Q: The Telluride tire pressure light is on with correct pressures. Is it a sensor?
A: Most likely, if the vehicle is a few years old. Read the four IDs with an OBD TPMS tool, replace the positions that no longer report, then relearn and drive 5-10 minutes above 25km/h.
Q: Does this fit the 2013 Optima?
A: Yes, on North American 2011-2020 Optima models the same 315MHz valve mounted sensor is used. Confirm the market though, because export market cars can run 433MHz instead.
Q: Why does frequency matter so much?
A: A 433MHz sensor looks identical to a 315MHz unit but the receiver will never see it. Ordering by model and market is the only way to avoid a part that cannot work.
Q: Can one sensor serve all four wheels?
A: Yes. There is no front, rear, left or right variant, so four pieces cover the vehicle.
Q: What are the MOQ and lead time?
A: MOQ is 50 pieces, stock ships in 5-7 working days, and bulk production with OEM marking takes 20-25 days.
A Telluride or Optima with a warning light and correct pressures is a parts question, not a diagnostic mystery. One pre-programmed 315MHz OE sensor clears it in a single wheel-off visit, and the shared fitment across three models keeps the parts list short. Send us your quantity and model year mix and we will confirm stock and a delivery date the same working day.