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Kia Optima safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Kia Optima, across all model years. Model hub.
15
Recalls
15
Investigations opened
14
Investigations closed
  1. Investigation closed2015 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  2. Investigation closed2016 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  3. Investigation closed2017 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  4. Investigation closed2018 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  5. Investigation closed2019 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  6. Investigation closed2017 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  7. Investigation closed2015 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  8. Investigation closed2016 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  9. Investigation closed2017 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  10. Investigation closed2018 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  11. Investigation closed2019 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  12. Investigation closed2020 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  13. Investigation opened2015 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  14. Recall2015 optima

    Recall 23V652000

    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  15. Recall2016 optima

    Recall 23V594000

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

  16. Recall2017 optima

    Recall 23V594000

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

  17. Recall2018 optima

    Recall 23V594000

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

  18. Investigation closed2015 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  19. Investigation closed2016 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  20. Investigation opened2015 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  21. Investigation opened2016 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  22. Investigation opened2017 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  23. Investigation opened2018 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  24. Investigation opened2019 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  25. Investigation opened2020 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  26. Investigation opened2017 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  27. Investigation opened2015 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  28. Investigation opened2016 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  29. Recall2015 optima

    Recall 21V331000

    An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

  30. Recall2015 optima

    Recall 20V519000

    If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

  31. Recall2019 optima

    Recall 19V539000

    Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  32. Investigation opened2015 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  33. Investigation opened2016 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  34. Investigation opened2017 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  35. Investigation opened2018 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  36. Investigation opened2019 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  37. Recall2015 optima

    Recall 18V907000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  38. Recall2016 optima

    Recall 18V907000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  39. Recall2017 optima

    Recall 18V907000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  40. Recall2017 optima

    Recall 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.

  41. Recall2018 optima

    Recall 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.

  42. Recall2016 optima

    Recall 17V007000

    In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

  43. Recall2016 optima

    Recall 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.

  44. Recall2016 optima

    Recall 16V231000

    If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.