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2014 Kia Optima

7 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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Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.

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

Free repair · 72,848 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V093000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Park outside Service brakes

An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

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

Free repair · 440,370 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V331000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Park outside Service brakes

If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

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

Free repair · 440,370 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V519000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.

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

Free repair · 141,774 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V100000 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 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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