KIA Optima recalls

18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

23V652000 · KIA America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire…Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement1.7MunitsSep 202323V594000 · KIA America, Inc.Latches/locks/linkages recallThe trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.Body & latchesFree replacement319KunitsAug 202322V560000 · KIA Motors AmericaStructure recallThe right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side…Body & latchesFree repair258KunitsAug 202222V093000 · KIA Motors AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement73KunitsFeb 202221V331000 · KIA Motors AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallBrake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree repair440KunitsMay 202120V519000 · KIA Motors AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallBrake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement440KunitsAug 202020V100000 · KIA Motors AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree repair142KunitsFeb 202019V539000 · KIA Motors AmericaForward Collision Avoidance recallA software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when…Driver assistanceFree software update11KunitsJul 201918V907000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine recallThe high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during…Engine & powertrainFree replacement72KunitsDec 201818V363000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallIn the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt…Air bagsRepair508KunitsJun 201818V161000 · KIA Motors AmericaHybrid Propulsion System recallThese vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may…ElectricalFree repair1,710unitsMar 201817V224000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallMachining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.Engine & powertrainFree replacement618KunitsMar 201717V007000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallKia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle.Air bagsSee remedy1unitsJan 201716V705000 · KIA Motors AmericaPower Train recallThe right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.Engine & powertrainFree replacement12KunitsOct 201616V231000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallIn these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not…Air bagsFree replacement17unitsApr 201613V114000 · KIA Motors CorporationExterior Lighting recallOriginally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement980KunitsApr 201312V014000 · KIA Motors CorporationAir Bags recallThe clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through…Air bagsFree replacement146KunitsJan 201211V153000 · KIA Motors CorporationPower Train recallThere is a possibility that the shift cable may have been installed incorrectly, causing tension in the cable. if present, this…Engine & powertrainFree repair70KunitsMar 2011