2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Recall Check

Recall #:

21V844000

Recall Date:

2021-11-01

Component(s):

ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.

Recall #:

23V594000

Recall Date:

2023-08-25

Component(s):

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 Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."