Kia Optima recalls
NHTSA's records list 13 safety recalls covering the Kia Optima since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2011-2019. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 25, 2023. 3 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2019 Kia Optima recalls 1
- Collision-Avoidance Assist may not Engage
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,423 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Kia Optima recalls 2
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 319,436 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Voltage Protection Device may Activate
Component: hybrid propulsion system. 1,710 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Kia Optima recalls 3
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 319,436 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Voltage Protection Device may Activate
Component: hybrid propulsion system. 1,710 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Kia Optima recalls 3
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 319,436 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate
Component: air bags. 1 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Kia Optima recalls 4
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Kia Optima recalls 7
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 72,848 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 141,774 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Kia Optima recalls 9
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headliner Plate Detachment
Component: structure. 257,998 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 72,848 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 141,774 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 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.
- Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Kia Optima recalls 5
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headliner Plate Detachment
Component: structure. 257,998 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 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.
- Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Kia Optima recalls 4
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 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.
- Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 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.