2007 KIA Optima Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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2 Recalls for 2007 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.

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164 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2007 KIA Optima

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Date			Component
2011-12-30			AIR BAGS \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10441769
2007-11-09			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10208501
2007-10-14			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10205624
2019-03-12			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11186208
2016-10-08			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10914907
2016-10-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10910892
2017-05-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10984746
2016-09-07			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10904387
2016-08-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10893582
2021-01-22			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11389463
2016-12-16			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10935925
2016-11-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10927531
2016-11-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10928802
2016-11-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10928794
2020-11-03			AIR BAGS \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11372805
2020-09-14			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11354850
2020-02-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11307308
2020-01-15			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11299444
2019-09-16			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11255935
2019-04-28			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11204235
2019-06-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11220771
2018-12-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11160635
2018-09-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11132052
2018-05-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11092582
2018-04-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11088683
2019-03-12			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11186208
2019-02-28			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11183310
2018-08-12			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11119411
2018-06-22			AIR BAGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11103336
2017-11-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 11047255
2017-10-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11040653
2017-10-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11040608
2017-09-07			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11022101
2017-09-06			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11022030
2016-07-01			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10882148
2016-06-27			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10876994
2016-05-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10864273
2016-04-08			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10854496
2016-04-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 10855364
2016-03-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10845629
2016-02-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10836972
2016-02-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10838698
2016-02-12			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10825899
2016-01-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10821275
2016-01-14			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10820207
2015-12-09			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10809159
2015-11-06			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10788891
2015-10-26			SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10786044
2015-10-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 10780819
2015-09-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10761995
2015-09-09			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10762587
2015-07-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10734994
2015-06-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10726369
2015-06-23			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10726830
2015-05-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10717303
2015-04-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10704811
2015-03-26			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10701885
2015-03-26			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10701871
2015-03-27			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10702105
2014-12-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10669072
2014-11-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10653369
2014-09-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 10639814
2014-09-22			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10638154
2014-09-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10631283
2014-09-05			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10631170
2014-08-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10629137
2014-09-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10629866
2014-09-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10629865
2014-08-19			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10626391
2014-08-04			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10618855
2014-07-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10617525
2014-08-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 10618146
2014-07-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10610169
2014-07-08			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10608939
2014-06-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10606703
2014-05-15			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10588601
2014-05-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10585835
2014-02-01			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10562477
2013-10-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10547349
2013-09-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 10542253
2013-08-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING ODI Number: 10535335
2013-07-31			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10532929
2013-07-27			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10532102
2013-07-22			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10526155
2013-07-15			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10524990
2013-07-10			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10524225
2013-07-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10524603
2013-07-01			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10522645
2013-06-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10521357
2013-06-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10515939
2013-05-29			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10514129
2013-05-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10514538
2013-04-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10505469
2013-03-29			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10504988
2013-03-22			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10504177
2013-02-02			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10496212
2012-12-06			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10487611
2012-11-26			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10486014
2012-11-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10483346
2012-10-23			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10481996
2012-10-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10482174
2012-09-10			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10474498
2012-07-14			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10465683
2012-06-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 10462303
2012-05-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10457564
2012-05-01			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10457027
2012-04-13			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10455214
2012-02-27			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10449464
2012-01-20			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10444607
2011-12-30			AIR BAGS \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10441769
2011-10-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10432874
2011-10-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10429147
2011-10-05			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10428770
2011-09-03			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10423158
2011-09-07			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10424139
2011-08-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10419399
2011-07-29			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10416208
2011-07-29			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10416299
2011-03-31			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10393818
2011-01-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10379437
2010-12-28			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10373185
2010-11-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10368330
2010-11-11			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10365348
2010-11-01			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10363524
2010-10-27			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10362728
2010-10-18			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10361024
2010-09-23			TIRES ODI Number: 10357116
2010-09-15			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10355699
2010-09-03			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10353756
2010-09-09			AIR BAGS \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10354626
2010-09-16			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10355893
2010-08-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ODI Number: 10349674
2010-07-07			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT ODI Number: 10341852
2010-07-10			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10342445
2010-06-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10336794
2010-04-26			EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ODI Number: 10327498
2010-03-16			SEATS ODI Number: 10320144
2010-03-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ODI Number: 10315566
2010-01-20			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10300423
2010-01-15			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10299891
2010-01-06			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10298395
2009-11-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| INTERIOR LIGHTING \| PARKING BRAKE ODI Number: 10294027
2009-11-27			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10293693
2009-11-10			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10291676
2009-10-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ODI Number: 10289946
2009-09-30			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10285843
2009-08-09			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10279816
2009-08-05			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10279477
2009-07-14			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10276786
2009-03-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10261674
2009-02-11			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10258339
2009-01-30			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10256959
2008-12-29			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10253013
2008-11-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10247769
2008-08-01			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10236668
2008-08-13			AIR BAGS \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10237977
2008-07-11			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| POWER TRAIN \| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ODI Number: 10233969
2008-03-29			AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10222652
2007-12-21			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10212517
2007-11-22			AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10209690
2007-11-09			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10208501
2007-10-14			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10205624
2007-09-13			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ODI Number: 10202954
2020-01-24			AIR BAGS \| SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11301600

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5 Investigations for 2007 KIA Optima

The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. and kia america, inc. vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. the petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. the petition itself can be reviewed at nhtsa.gov under odi number 11481745. on september 12, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition (dp22-003) to evaluate the petitioners’ request. the petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated january 31, 2023, march 21, 2023, may 23, 2023, and august 4, 2023. odi’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to nhtsa which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. after reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. if during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. an improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing. there is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. in october 2023, hyundai published a technical service bulletin (tsb) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. after a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in nhtsa's possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners' allegations, nhtsa does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. therefore, the petition is denied. a federal register notice (frn) further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. the reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp22-003. to review those complaints and the additional complaints odi added to its evaluation which are cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.gov.

The office of defects investigation (odi) of the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) received a petition letter dated october 10, 2021, requesting an investigation of possible defects in the electronic throttle control (etc) system on certain kia vehicles resulting in the opening of dp21-003. accordingly, model year (my) 2005-2016 kia optima/k5, my 2006-2015 kia sorento, my 2007-2016 hyundai elantra, my 2007-2016 hyundai santa fe, my 2006-2015 hyundai sonatas are all part of the subject population. the petition was originally filed as a vehicle owner questionnaire that can be reviewed at nhtsa.gov under reference (odi) number 11439675.on november 12, 2021, odi opened defect petition dp21-003 to evaluate the petitioner?s request. odi performed trend analyses of the voqs related to vehicle speed control issues for all the subject vehicles and found that none of the 52 model/model year hyundai/kia vehicles demonstrated any actionable trend that warranted an investigation.petitioners submitted 1119 voqs and non-voq cases in which sudden uncommanded acceleration (sua) or loss of motive power (lomp) incidents were alleged.for the 1119 reports, 220 were incidents involving crashes, from which 69 subject hyundai-kia vehicles were inspected by hyundai/kia dealer technicians, hyundai/kia engineers, and/or third-party representatives.odi found the inspections identified no vehicle defects related to the etc system.of the 220 crash-involved reports, 13 event data recorder (edr) records were downloaded successfully and 11 of those indicated driver error: (i.e.) pedal misapplication.a condition where the accelerator pedal is mistakenly applied instead of the brake pedal when the driver wants to stop the vehicle.in addition, odi reviewed a scientific journal paper published in forensic science international in 2016 by mr. park et al ., as well as related test videos. odi does not believe there is any evidence of uncontrollable sua occurrences in any of the tests reviewed. nhtsa's office of vehicle safety compliance (ovsc) reviewed the allegations regarding the potential noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124.based on the information provided, the agency concludes there is insufficient information for us to determine if a possible non-compliance exists.finally, both hyundai and kia informed odi that all their vehicles manufactured after 2012 were equipped with an etc management system, in which the engine speed will go to idle when the system sees signals from both the brake pedal and accelerator pedal at the same time; this is commonly known as the brake-throttle override system.after thoroughly assessing the material submitted by the petitioner, information already in nhtsa's possession, information submitted by hyundai and kia in response to an information request letter, and the potential risks to safety implicated by the petitioner's allegation, nhtsa does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. after full consideration of appropriate factors, the petition is denied. a federal register notice (frn) further detailing nhtsa?s reasons for denial of the petition will be published.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2022-09-12	2023-12-12	ENGINE
2021-11-12	2023-06-20	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
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

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30 Service Alerts for 2007 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")
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")
2015-07-16	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN – APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC122) – TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, KIA IS LAUNCHING THIS BULLETIN TO APPLY ADDITIONAL ANTICORROSION PROTECTION TO VARIOUS VEHICLE UNDERBODY COMP 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")
	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")
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")
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")
2009-05-01	355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS KIA: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR THE NEW REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY (LCC) WHEN CERTAIN ACCESSORIES ARE ADDED TO A COMPLETED VEHICLE PRI0 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")

2007 KIA Optima

2 Recalls for 2007 KIA Optima

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2007 KIA Optima

164 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2007 KIA Optima

5 Investigations for 2007 KIA Optima

30 Service Alerts for 2007 KIA Optima

2007 KIA Optima

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2007 KIA Optima

2 Recalls for 2007 KIA Optima

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2007 KIA Optima

164 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2007 KIA Optima

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