{"vehicle":{"id":"2014_kia_optima","year":2014,"make":"Kia","model":"Optima"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023529","date":"2023-09-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.","mfr_campaign":"RC191","units":276225,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023529"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V652000","date":"2023-09-25","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","summary":"Kia 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, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles.  The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.","mfr_campaign":"SC284","units":1730192,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V652000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023275","date":"2023-05-08","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nKia is conducting a service campaign to inspect and upgrade the safety plug fuse. On certain Optima Hybrid (HEV) models, the safety plug fuse could blow and cause a loss of hybrid system power while driving at low speeds. Additionally, installing an incorrect aftermarket fuse could cause overheating.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Using an incorrect aftermarket fuse could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the vehicle for an aftermarket fuse and replace the 125-A safety plug with one that has a 150-A rating.","mfr_campaign":"SC061","units":2635,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023275"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V093000","date":"2022-02-17","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100.  The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.","mfr_campaign":"SC228","units":72848,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V093000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021424","date":"2021-07-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.\nNote: This campaign only affects Optima Hybrid models equipped with a 2.4 L MPI engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.\n\nNote: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.","mfr_campaign":"SC041","units":1565,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021424"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V331000","date":"2021-05-10","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519.  Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.","mfr_campaign":"SC212","units":440370,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V331000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V519000","date":"2020-08-27","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles.  Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.","mfr_campaign":"SC197","units":440370,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V519000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V100000","date":"2020-02-21","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines.  The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.","mfr_campaign":"SC187","units":141774,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":"2012-11-15","built_to":"2013-12-18","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V100000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019143","date":"2019-03-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.\nNote: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaign SC023 already have this software update.","mfr_campaign":"SC026","units":79301,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019143"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019098","date":"2019-02-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"Issue:\nWhen the engine was replaced under warranty or under Kia's Product Improvement Campaign SC023, the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nLeaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If fuel leakage is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.","mfr_campaign":"RC124","units":760,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019098"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V907000","date":"2018-12-19","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign.  The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.","mfr_campaign":"SC172","units":71653,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":"2010-08-12","built_to":"2014-05-15","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V907000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V224000","date":"2017-03-31","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE","summary":"Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles.  Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.","mfr_campaign":"SC147","units":618160,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":"2010-08-12","built_to":"2014-05-15","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V224000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}