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KIA OPTIMA HYBRID recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30, model years 2011–2018.

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the KIA OPTIMA HYBRID; the most recent was received 2023-09-25 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module). 1 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.

Recalls by model year

Model yearCampaignsDo Not Drive / Park Outside
201820
201720
201321
201231
201131
KIA OPTIMA HYBRID recalls by component
Engine: 2Engine2Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1Service Brakes, Hydr…1Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1Latches/Locks/Linkag…1Air Bags: 1Air Bags1

All KIA OPTIMA HYBRID campaigns

CampaignReceivedComponentProblem
23V6520002023-09-25Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module Park OutsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento,…
23V5940002023-08-24Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › LatchKia 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 insid…
21V8440002021-10-29EngineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
20V7500002020-12-02EngineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
18V3630002018-06-01Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short c…
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

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