Kia Optima recalls
- Kia hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (hecu) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. 2010–2015 Kia Borrego, Cadenza, Forte +8 more PARK OUTSIDE
- Kia trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. 2016 Kia Optima, Rio
- Kia right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment. 2012 Kia Optima
- Kia low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak. 2013 Kia Optima
- Kia connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage. 2017 Kia Optima
- Kia brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short. 2013–2014 Kia Optima, Sorento PARK OUTSIDE
- Kia engine compartment fire can occur while driving. 2011–2014 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, Optima +3 more
- Kia brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short. 2013–2014 Kia Optima, Sorento PARK OUTSIDE
- Kia low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment. 2013 Kia Optima
- Kia 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. 2019 Kia Optima
- Kia high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. 2011–2012 Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage
- Kia in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. 2010–2011 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, Optima +1 more
- Kia are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. 2017 Kia Optima
- Kia machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. 2011–2012 Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage
- Kia kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. 2016 Kia Optima
- Kia right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail. 2016 Kia Optima
- Kia in these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes. 2016 Kia Optima
- Kia originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. 2007–2010 Kia Amanti, Borrego, Forte +6 more
- Kia clock spring contact assembly for the DRIVER'S side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. 2006–2007 Kia Optima, Rondo
- Kia there is a possibility that the shift cable may have been installed incorrectly, causing tension in the cable. 2006 Kia Optima