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2015 Kia Optima safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
4
Recalls
4
Investigations opened
3
Investigations closed
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V652000

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

  5. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  6. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  8. Recall

    Recall 21V331000

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

  9. Recall

    Recall 20V519000

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

  10. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  11. Recall

    Recall 18V907000

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

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.