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Kia Optima recalls

22 recall campaigns on file across 2001–2020. 10,444 owner complaints filed across 2001–2020.

Kia Optima, 2016–2020 generation — Pictured: the 2016–2020 generation. Throwawayacc222, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

By model year

Recalls rarely affect an entire production run. Select your specific model year to check coverage.

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Open investigations
2020	0	221	1
2019	1	330	2
2018	2	337	2
2017	3	357	3
2016	5	1,086	3
2015	4	1,406	4
2014	7	801	8
2013	9	1,898	8
2012	5	1,264	7
2011	5	782	7
2010	1	99	2
2009	1	166	2
2008	3	189	3
2007	2	219	3
2006	2	214	3
2005	0	180	2
2004	1	306	0
2003	2	190	0
2002	3	168	0
2001	3	231	2

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.