Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V560000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury. |
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. |
Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20090605 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V363000 |
Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. |
Consequence | If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. |
Remedy | Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165. |
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.safercar.gov. |
Component | ENGINE |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20100812 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V907000 |
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. |
Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Remedy | Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. |
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.safercar.gov. |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20100812 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V224000 |
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. |
Consequence | Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147. |
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.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Kia Optima Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2012 Kia Optima have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2012 Kia Optima has atleast 8 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Kia Optima recalls?
A: The 2012 Kia Optima recalls include: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
A: Yes, the 2012 Kia Optima has atleast 8 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Kia Optima recalls?
A: The 2012 Kia Optima recalls include: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.