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KIA Optima Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

59
Total Recalls
2.1
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.9)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
3 D-
2002
3 D
2003
2 D
2004
1 F
2005
0
2006
2 D
2007
2 D
2008
3 C
2009
1 D
2010
1 D
2011
5 A-
2012
5 A-
2013
9 A
2014
7 A
2015
4 A-
2016
5 B
2017
3 D+
2018
2 F
2019
1 F
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11
AIR BAGS
9
SUSPENSION
4
POWER TRAIN
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3
STRUCTURE
2
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
2

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — 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…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — Your vehicle's driver's side air bag may not inflate properly in a crash because the end seal wasn't installed correctly.

Critical

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT — The front axle driveshaft of your vehicle might crack and break, which could cause problems while driving.

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — You should have your driver's side air bag module replaced because a chemical enhancer was missing, which is required for the air bag to deploy fully in a crash.

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — 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…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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