Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V560000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-08-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V560000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
257,998
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-01
Owners notified
2022-09-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Kia Optima2013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.