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Kia Optima recall history

The Kia Optima has 10 recall campaigns on record across 2015–2020. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — but only if they've been done, so check the specific VIN.

10
Recall campaigns
0
Do-not-drive
3
Park-outside
6
Model years

Urgent recalls on this model

3 carry a fire risk while parked. If you own or are buying one, confirm the repair status by VIN before driving it.

Check a VIN

Recalls issued by year

When NHTSA received each campaign — not the vehicle model year.

  • 2016
    2
  • 2017
    1
  • 2018
    2
  • 2019
    1
  • 2020
    1
  • 2021
    1
  • 2023
    2

Most-recalled systems

Which parts of the Optima attract the most recall action.

All Optima recall campaigns

Newest first. Each links to the full campaign, its remedy and every affected model year.

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