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2006 KIA Optima
2 Recalls for 2006 KIA Optima
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-17 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER’S SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. IF THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY BECOMES DAMAGED, THE DRIVER’S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER’S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY. Remedy: KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE’S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542. |
| 2011-03-09 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING TENSION IN THE CABLE. IF PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY’S DOWEL PIN PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM BEING SHIFTED. THE SHIFT LEVER CAN THEN BE MOVED INTO THE PARK (P) POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE’S TRANSMISSION IS STILL IN THE LAST USED GEAR BEFORE DETACHMENT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHIFT CABLE AND REINSTALL IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2011. OWNER MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2006 KIA Optima
| Date | Component |
|---|
164 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2006 KIA Optima
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-17 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10203160 | |||
| 2007-07-31 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10197996 | |||
| 2007-04-27 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10189114 | |||
| 2007-02-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10183060 | |||
| 2007-02-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10182994 | |||
| 2006-11-25 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10174219 | |||
| 2006-12-01 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10174859 | |||
| 2006-11-19 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10173827 | |||
| 2006-11-21 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10173924 | |||
| 2006-12-18 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10176400 | |||
| 2016-09-11 |
ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10905623 | |||
| 2020-11-11 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11374127 | |||
| 2019-07-26 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11235041 | |||
| 2019-09-24 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11257837 | |||
| 2019-09-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11254209 | |||
| 2019-05-09 |
SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11206558 | |||
| 2018-10-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11139710 | |||
| 2018-05-23 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11097561 | |||
| 2018-04-30 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11091106 | |||
| 2018-04-16 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11088437 | |||
| 2018-03-08 |
AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11076797 | |||
| 2018-02-19 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11073629 | |||
| 2018-01-02 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 11056508 | |||
| 2017-12-13 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11054469 | |||
| 2016-07-18 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10885436 | |||
| 2016-06-20 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10875403 | |||
| 2016-06-27 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10876967 | |||
| 2016-05-30 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10871474 | |||
| 2016-03-10 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10846045 | |||
| 2016-01-13 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10819931 | |||
| 2016-01-15 |
AIR BAGS | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10820578 | |||
| 2015-12-29 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10816767 | |||
| 2015-11-11 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10789786 | |||
| 2015-08-24 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10758898 | |||
| 2015-06-27 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10730801 | |||
| 2015-06-26 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10730630 | |||
| 2015-06-16 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10725604 | |||
| 2015-03-16 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10694729 | |||
| 2015-03-12 |
AIR BAGS | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10693909 | |||
| 2015-01-27 |
AIR BAGS | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10679221 | |||
| 2014-12-14 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10664181 | |||
| 2014-11-26 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10661104 | |||
| 2014-10-25 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10649926 | |||
| 2014-10-24 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10649826 | |||
| 2014-10-07 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10643144 | |||
| 2014-10-01 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10640459 | |||
| 2014-08-01 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10618280 | |||
| 2014-07-16 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10611003 | |||
| 2014-05-19 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10592425 | |||
| 2014-05-15 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10588564 | |||
| 2014-03-31 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10575909 | |||
| 2014-02-18 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10564803 | |||
| 2014-01-31 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10562313 | |||
| 2013-12-16 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10556193 | |||
| 2013-12-01 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10554287 | |||
| 2013-09-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10543162 | |||
| 2013-07-10 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10524147 | |||
| 2013-07-16 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10525228 | |||
| 2013-06-22 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10521182 | |||
| 2013-06-20 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10520936 | |||
| 2013-04-23 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10509328 | |||
| 2013-04-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10505266 | |||
| 2013-04-03 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10505479 | |||
| 2013-04-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10507381 | |||
| 2013-03-25 |
AIR BAGS | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10504407 | |||
| 2013-03-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10502303 | |||
| 2013-02-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10496947 | |||
| 2012-12-18 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10489126 | |||
| 2012-12-04 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10488221 | |||
| 2012-11-19 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10485204 | |||
| 2012-09-11 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10475092 | |||
| 2012-09-13 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10475367 | |||
| 2012-08-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10470703 | |||
| 2012-08-10 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10470196 | |||
| 2012-07-03 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10464056 | |||
| 2012-07-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | STEERING
ODI Number: 10464270 | |||
| 2012-06-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10462902 | |||
| 2012-06-07 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10460873 | |||
| 2012-05-07 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10457687 | |||
| 2012-04-06 |
AIR BAGS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10454371 | |||
| 2012-04-03 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10453931 | |||
| 2012-02-26 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10449373 | |||
| 2012-02-09 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10447279 | |||
| 2012-01-27 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10445592 | |||
| 2011-11-18 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10436371 | |||
| 2011-11-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 10434154 | |||
| 2011-10-13 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10429996 | |||
| 2011-09-09 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10424453 | |||
| 2011-08-22 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10420930 | |||
| 2011-07-27 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10415352 | |||
| 2011-08-04 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10417106 | |||
| 2011-07-13 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10412129 | |||
| 2011-06-28 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10409178 | |||
| 2011-05-13 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10401858 | |||
| 2011-05-08 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10399473 | |||
| 2011-05-11 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10399996 | |||
| 2011-04-07 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10396149 | |||
| 2011-03-29 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10393634 | |||
| 2011-03-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10393036 | |||
| 2011-03-17 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10390521 | |||
| 2011-03-18 |
AIR BAGS | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10392176 | |||
| 2011-02-09 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10381276 | |||
| 2011-01-13 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10376559 | |||
| 2010-12-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10372584 | |||
| 2010-11-16 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10366471 | |||
| 2010-11-16 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10365910 | |||
| 2010-10-23 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10362074 | |||
| 2010-08-22 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10351130 | |||
| 2010-08-17 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10350046 | |||
| 2010-08-07 |
POWER TRAIN | SEATS | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10347956 | |||
| 2010-07-07 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10341859 | |||
| 2010-05-10 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10329712 | |||
| 2010-04-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10327423 | |||
| 2010-04-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10325385 | |||
| 2010-03-16 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10320150 | |||
| 2010-02-22 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10312807 | |||
| 2010-02-12 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10308946 | |||
| 2010-02-17 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10311204 | |||
| 2010-02-15 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10310540 | |||
| 2010-02-15 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10310527 | |||
| 2010-02-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10306470 | |||
| 2009-12-07 |
EQUIPMENT | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10294831 | |||
| 2009-09-11 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10283670 | |||
| 2009-04-28 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10267060 | |||
| 2009-04-07 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10264330 | |||
| 2009-03-03 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10260524 | |||
| 2009-02-08 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10257988 | |||
| 2008-10-04 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10244367 | |||
| 2008-08-05 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10237038 | |||
| 2008-08-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10237464 | |||
| 2008-04-23 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10225516 | |||
| 2008-04-10 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10224062 | |||
| 2008-02-25 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | SEATS | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | STRUCTURE | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10219099 | |||
| 2008-02-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10218079 | |||
| 2008-01-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 10215590 | |||
| 2007-12-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10212289 | |||
| 2007-12-23 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 10212618 | |||
| 2007-12-22 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10212571 | |||
| 2007-12-13 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10211856 | |||
| 2007-11-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10210275 | |||
| 2007-11-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10208029 | |||
| 2007-11-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10207631 | |||
| 2007-10-29 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10207383 | |||
| 2007-09-17 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10203160 | |||
| 2007-09-18 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10203395 | |||
| 2007-08-14 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10199578 | |||
| 2007-07-31 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10197996 | |||
| 2007-04-27 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10189114 | |||
| 2007-03-16 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10185301 | |||
| 2007-02-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10182994 | |||
| 2007-02-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10183060 | |||
| 2007-01-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10179048 | |||
| 2007-01-11 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10178425 | |||
| 2006-11-21 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10173924 | |||
| 2006-11-25 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10174219 | |||
| 2006-11-20 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10173863 | |||
| 2006-12-01 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10174859 | |||
| 2006-12-13 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10176057 | |||
| 2006-11-19 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10173827 | |||
| 2006-10-25 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10171849 | |||
| 2006-10-06 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10170087 | |||
| 2006-10-06 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10170085 | |||
| 2006-10-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10170291 | |||
| 2006-12-18 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10176400 |
3 Investigations for 2006 KIA Optima
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-22 | 2011-04-05 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |
| 2010-11-22 | 2011-04-05 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |
| 2010-11-22 | 2011-04-05 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT |
38 Service Alerts for 2006 KIA Optima
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016-04-04 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-04-04 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-13 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-13 | 160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-07 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB_ENG031_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-07 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB_ENG031_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB_ENG031_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-04-04 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-24 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: – TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP – ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES – In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-12-01 | 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ENHANCED DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR P0446/P2422. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-04 | 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-04 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-14 | 220000 SEATS
WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY002 – 2006~2008MY OPTIMA PASSENGER SEAT OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY002) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-14 | 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY002 – 2006~2008MY OPTIMA PASSENGER SEAT OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY002) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-01-18 | 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-01-18 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-11-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO AN ENGINE HESITATION OR THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) FOR P0123 (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR / SWITCH (A) CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT). *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-11-01 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2006.5 MY OPTIMA (MG) 2.4L CALIBRATION VERIFICATION NUMBER/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAM. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
OPTIMA (MG) SHIFT CABLE DETACHMENT. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") | |
| 2007-07-01 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
CALIBRATION VERIFICATION NUMBER / POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAM. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-22 | 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-01-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-08-10 | 140000 AIR BAGS
WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY002 (REVISION #1) – 2006~2010MY OPTIMA PASSENGER SEAT OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY002) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-08-10 | 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY002 (REVISION #1) – 2006~2010MY OPTIMA PASSENGER SEAT OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY002) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-05-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KIA: INTERMITTENT MIL ON WITH NO FAULT CODE STORED; INFORMATION ABOUT DTC P1330. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLES. IN AFFECTED VEHICLES AN INTERMITTENT SHORT TO GROUND IN A CIRCUIT ONLY INTENDED FOR TESTING PURPOSES MAY C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-01-01 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KIA: ECM UPGRADE-DTC P0130 AND P0150 ON 2.7L ENGINE EQUIPPED. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-01-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: ECM UPGRADE-DTC P0130 AND P0150 ON 2.7L ENGINE EQUIPPED. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-08 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Q AND A: WTY002 – CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-08 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Q AND A: WTY002 – CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-08 | 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Q AND A: WTY002 – CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-07-01 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
KIA: PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.8L AND 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SYSTEM RELATED DTC(S). *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-07-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.8L AND 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SYSTEM RELATED DTC(S). *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-01 | 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
KIA: AN ADDITIONAL APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION WILL BE APPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES UNDERBODY COMPONENTS TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION. MODEL 2004-09 SPECTRA, 2006-10 OPTIMA, 2006-11 RIO 2007-10 RONDO AND 2010-13 SOUL. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2006 KIA Optima
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