01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 Kia Optima recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V594000
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Report received
- August 24, 2023
- Potential units
- 319,436campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release.".
Why it matters: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
Owner notification: October 19, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA 18V907000
- Component
- ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- December 19, 2018
- Potential units
- 71,653campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The 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.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
Owner notification: January 17, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors America
NHTSA 18V161000
- Component
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Report received
- March 8, 2018
- Potential units
- 1,710campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162.
Owner notification: May 3, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors America
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH