Official NHTSA recall data for the Kia Optima, with the newest records listed first.
10 recall records are listed below.
| Component | Model Year | Recall Date | Campaign # | Consequence | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2015 | 27/08/2020 | 20V519000 | If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197. |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2015 | 25/09/2023 | 23V652000 | An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284. |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 2016 | 24/08/2023 | 23V594000 | A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278. |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2016 | 21/04/2016 | 16V231000 | If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death. | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131. |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2015 | 19/12/2018 | 18V907000 | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. | Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2019 | 19/07/2019 | 19V539000 | Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash. | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the FCA software, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC179. |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2015 | 10/05/2021 | 21V331000 | An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving. | Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212. |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2017 | 08/03/2018 | 18V161000 | If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162. |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2016 | 06/01/2017 | 17V007000 | In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury. | The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143. |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 2016 | 03/10/2016 | 16V705000 | If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash. | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC139. |
Source: NHTSA Safety Recall Database.
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