Is the 2013 KIA Optima safe to drive?

The 2013 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 22V560000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

What Happened

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.

Risk if Unfixed

A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC245.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #22V560000. 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 22V560000

What This Recall Means

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?