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Kia Optima recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 42 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2019 Optima model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima recalls | 1 | Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking |
| 2018 Optima recalls | 2 | Latches/locks/linkages: latch |
| 2017 Optima recalls | 3 | Latches/locks/linkages: latch |
| 2016 Optima recalls | 5 | Latches/locks/linkages: latch |
| 2015 Optima recalls | 4 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2014 Optima recalls | 7 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2013 Optima recalls | 9 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2012 Optima recalls | 5 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2011 Optima recalls | 5 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2010 Optima recalls | 1 | Exterior lighting: switch |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Optima campaigns are:
- Fuel system, gasoline (11 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (11 campaigns)
- Air bags (5 campaigns)
- Engine and engine cooling (4 campaigns)
- Latches/locks/linkages (3 campaigns)
- Hybrid propulsion system (2 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Kia recalls.
Kia Optima recall questions
Which Kia Optima year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2013 Optima has the most, with 9 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Kia Optima with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.