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2012 Kia Optima

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Park outside Service brakes

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 1,730,192 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V652000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Structure

A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 257,998 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V560000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 71,653 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V907000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 507,587 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V363000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 618,160 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V224000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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