| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| 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 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20151110 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V231000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131. |
| 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 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20151113 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V705000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC139. |
| 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 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160828 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V007000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143. |
| 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
2016 Kia Optima Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2016 Kia Optima have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2016 Kia Optima has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Kia Optima recalls?
A: The 2016 Kia Optima recalls include: ENGINE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE.
A: Yes, the 2016 Kia Optima has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Kia Optima recalls?
A: The 2016 Kia Optima recalls include: ENGINE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE.