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.
KIA Optima Recall Statistics
Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.
17
Total Recalls
0.6
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked
Recalls by Year
Most Common Components
Most Severe Recalls
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 — Your vehicle's low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack due to heat in the engine compartment.
Critical
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE — Your vehicle may have a problem with the part that controls your anti-lock brakes and traction control. The part, called the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), could leak br…