Kia Optima Hybrid recalls
NHTSA's records list 5 safety recalls covering the Kia Optima Hybrid since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2011-2013, 2017-2018. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 25, 2023. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2018 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls 2
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 319,436 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Component: engine. 10,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls 2
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 319,436 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Component: engine. 10,731 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls 2
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls 3
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
Component: air bags. 507,587 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls 3
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
Component: air bags. 507,587 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.