2012 KIA Optima recalls

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

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

All 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 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 202218V907000 · 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 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 2017