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RECALLROADTHE CAMPAIGN RECORD

MODEL FAMILY INDEX

Kia Optima recall history

Across 8 published model years, NHTSA records 17 distinct safety recall campaigns for the Kia Optima. Counts summarize model-level records and cannot determine whether a specific VIN is included.

Model years82008–2017
Distinct campaigns17across published years
Component groups10top-level NHTSA labels
URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with Kia Optima. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / YEAR-BY-YEAR

Recall history by model year for the Kia Optima

RecallRoad covers 8 Kia Optima model years from 2008 through 2017; the year rows keep 17 distinct NHTSA campaigns in their original cohorts.

02 / COMPONENTS

Components appearing in Kia Optima recalls

The leading component groups across published Kia Optima records are Air Bags (4), Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Power Train (2), Engine (1); campaign counts identify filing breadth and are not measured defect or failure rates.