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2018 KIA Optima

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: Under Review

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Under Review #23V594000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #18V161000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 recall

Other KIA Optima Years

2019
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
3 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2004
1 recall
2003
2 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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