2018 Kia Optima safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

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Recalls: 2
Investigations opened: 2
Investigations closed

Sep 19, 2024 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
Dec 12, 2023 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
Aug 24, 2023 Recall
Recall 23V594000
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Sep 12, 2022 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
Apr 19, 2019 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
Mar 8, 2018 Recall
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.

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.