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2001 Kia Optima recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 27, 200909V183000 | Suspension: frontCORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V183000
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| Mar 4, 200303V067000 | Electrical system: starter assemblyINTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN CRACKING OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V067000
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| May 1, 200101V156000 | Air bags: side/windowDAMAGE TO THE WIRE HARNESS COULD RESULT IN THE SIDE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING IN AN ACCIDENT. DetailsHide details for campaign 01V156000
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Owner complaints by component143
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 35 | 24 |
| Suspension | 28 | 20 |
| Air bags | 27 | 19 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 12 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 15 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 12 | 8 |
| Power train | 12 | 8 |
| Equipment | 10 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 3 |
| Wheels | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility | 5 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 3 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“My air bag light has been on and I've check everything and my seat belt don't lock when its on and the light to the seat belt goes off contented, I've tried to go to the dealer to have them fix my airbags and senses I…”
- Air bags
“My airbag light on and I've check the fuses in it,Not it,,, My AC,. The drivers door lock , Oxagen senser Crank Shaft,”
- Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for scheduled maintenance, when the vehicle was placed on the lift, the mechanic noticed that the sub…”
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2001 Kia Optima recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Kia Optima. The most recent, 09V183000 (reported May 27, 2009), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Kia Optima?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 35 complaints out of 143 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Kia Optima?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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