{"vehicle":{"id":"2016_kia_optima","year":2016,"make":"Kia","model":"Optima"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023476","date":"2023-08-28","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This could prevent a person that is trapped inside the trunk from opening it.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf a person is closed inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out. This could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the trunk latch base subassembly.","mfr_campaign":"RC186","units":17615,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023476"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V594000","date":"2023-08-24","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH","summary":"Kia 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 inside.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, \"Internal Trunk Release.\"","mfr_campaign":"SC278","units":319436,"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/23V594000"},{"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":"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":"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":"2016-12-22","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V907000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V007000","date":"2017-01-06","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle.  In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.","mfr_campaign":"SC143","units":1,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":"2016-08-28","built_to":"2016-08-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V007000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2016514","date":"2016-10-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the passenger side axle shaft could fail.  This could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion which could increase the risk of a crash.  This could also allow the vehicle to roll away if parked on a sufficient slope, despite the transmission shift lever being set in the PARK position.  Both issues could cause injury and/or damage to property.  Correction: Dealers will replace the right front axle shaft assembly.","mfr_campaign":"RC105","units":575,"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/2016514"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V705000","date":"2016-10-03","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine.  The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.","mfr_campaign":"SC139","units":12214,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":"2015-11-13","built_to":"2016-04-23","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V705000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V231000","date":"2016-04-21","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016.  In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.","mfr_campaign":"SC131","units":17,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":"2015-11-10","built_to":"2016-02-12","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V231000"}],"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."]}