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2016 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
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.

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

Free repair · 319,436 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V594000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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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

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

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

Free repair · 1 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V007000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward.

4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.

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

Free repair · 12,214 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V705000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.

In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.

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

Free repair · 17 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V231000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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