Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Kia Optima recalls, 2001–2020
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 20 Kia Optima model years, 2001–2020; the 2013 has the most recall campaigns (10). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Kia Optima model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 0 | 153 |
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 213 |
| 2018 Optima | 3 | 244 |
| 2017 Optima | 4 | 306 |
| 2016 Optima | 5 | 764 |
| 2015 Optima | 4 | 1,021 |
| 2014 Optima | 7 | 621 |
| 2013 Optima | 10 | 1,442 |
| 2012 Optima | 6 | 1,029 |
| 2011 Optima | 6 | 628 |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 75 |
| 2009 Optima | 1 | 116 |
| 2008 Optima | 3 | 144 |
| 2007 Optima | 2 | 167 |
| 2006 Optima | 2 | 155 |
| 2005 Optima | 0 | 144 |
| 2004 Optima | 1 | 225 |
| 2003 Optima | 2 | 141 |
| 2002 Optima | 3 | 107 |
| 2001 Optima | 3 | 143 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.