2018 Kia Optima Recalls

Recalls

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V594000
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.'
Consequence	A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
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	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20160825
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V161000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Consequence	If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

Q: Does the 2018 Kia Optima have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2018 Kia Optima has atleast 5 recalls.

Q: What are the 2018 Kia Optima recalls?
A: The 2018 Kia Optima recalls include: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM