Is the 2014 KIA Optima safe to drive?

The 2014 KIA Optima has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 17V224000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

What Happened

Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Risk if Unfixed

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V224000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V224000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?