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Kia Optima safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Kia Optima since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Kia Optima. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 2013 to 2024
  • Most recent 5 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/465
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 5 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2023 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Kia Optima?

Not every Kia Optima is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Kia Optima recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2013 to 2026

2023 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Kia Optima safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 1
’19 1
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 2
’24 1
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Kia Optima recall, newest first

2024 1 recall

Kia HECU Fuse Replacement

Launched 5 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/465 Manufacturer ref. 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155

Defect
The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire.
Remedy
The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
Vehicles affected
3,069 Optima vehicles
Built
9 Feb 2010 to 23 Jul 2015
DVSA lists it as
“OPTIMA TF”

2023 2 recalls

Certain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of the connecting rod bearings

Launched 13 November 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/266 Manufacturer ref. 230047

Defect
Certain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of the connecting rod bearings
Remedy
Complete an electronic vibration test if the engine fails the test it will be replaced
Vehicles affected
610 Optima vehicles
Built
4 Dec 2015 to 13 Sept 2018

The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.

Launched 29 September 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/255 Manufacturer ref. 220S15 & 221048

Defect
The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.
Remedy
Remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.
Vehicles affected
20,781 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Oct 2018 to 25 Sept 2020

2019 1 recall

The forward collision avoidance assist may fail to identify stationary vehicles

Launched 5 August 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/259 Manufacturer ref. 191064

Defect
The Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system may have problems identifying stationary cars.
Remedy
Upgrade the software for the Multi-Function Camera system.
Vehicles affected
411 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Sept 2017 to 21 May 2019
Also covers
  • Sportswagon
DVSA lists it as
“OPTIMA SALOON”

2018 1 recall

High voltage battery system may malfunction and cause a sudden loss of power

Launched 13 June 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/123 Manufacturer ref. 181019

Defect
Incorrect operation of the Voltage Protection Device (VPD) may lead to the high voltage battery system intermittently switching off the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) motor whilst driving. If the fault occurs a warning light will be displayed on the dashboard and the vehicle could suffer a sudden loss of power.
Remedy
Replace the Battery Management System (BMS) main and sub units and wiring loom
Vehicles affected
398 Optima vehicles
Built
16 Oct 2015 to 11 Sept 2017
DVSA lists it as
“OPTIMA PHEV”

2013 1 recall

Brake lights may malfunction

Launched 1 June 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/055 Manufacturer ref. 131021

Defect
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
Remedy
Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Vehicles affected
40,769 across everything the recall covers
Built
12 Aug 2010 to 24 Apr 2011

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Kia Optima. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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