2018 Kia Optima recalls
The 2018 Kia Optima is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Most recent
- August 24, 2023
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-594 | August 24, 2023 | Latches/locks/linkages (trunk lid, latch) | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety… | 319,436 |
| 18V-161 | March 8, 2018 | Hybrid propulsion system | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. | 1,710 |