Kia Optima recalls

16 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Kia Optima. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.

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Most recalled parts

Service brakes, hydraulic (3), Air bags (3), Fuel system, gasoline (2), Latches/locks/linkages (1), Structure (1) among the latest campaigns.

Latest recalls

• 2010–2019 Kia Sorento, Rio, Optima Hybrid and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
  September 25, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-652 Park outside

  Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014…

• 2016–2018 Kia Optima, Optima Phev, Optima Hybrid and more recall: Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch
  August 24, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-594

  Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.

• 2012–2013 Kia Optima recall: Structure: body, roof and pillars
  August 1, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-560

  Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles.

• 2013–2014 Kia Optima recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  February 17, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-093

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which…

• 2013–2015 Kia Optima, Sorento recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
  May 10, 2021 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-331 Park outside

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly…

• 2013–2015 Kia Optima, Sorento recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
  August 27, 2020 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-519 Park outside

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

• 2013–2014 Kia Optima recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  February 21, 2020 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-100

  0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.

• 2019 Kia Optima recall: Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
  July 19, 2019 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-539

  0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.

• 2011–2018 Kia Optima, Sportage, Sorento recall: Engine
  December 19, 2018 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-907

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock…

• 2010–2013 Kia Forte, Sedona, Optima and more recall: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
  June 1, 2018 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-363

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short…

• 2017–2018 Kia Optima recall: Hybrid propulsion system
  March 8, 2018 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-161

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may…

• 2011–2014 Kia Sorento, Optima, Sportage recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine
  March 31, 2017 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-224

  Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the…

• 2016 Kia Optima recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
  January 6, 2017 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-007

  Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of…

• 2016 Kia Optima recall: Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft
  October 3, 2016 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-705

  4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.

• 2016 Kia Optima recall: Air bags: frontal
  April 21, 2016 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-231

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage…

• 2007–2011 Kia Optima, Amanti, Sedona and more recall: Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
  April 1, 2013 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 13V-114

  Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year…

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.