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2015 Kia Optima recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Optima — 3 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on September 25, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: OPTIMA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Optima, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V652000September 25, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
21V331000May 10, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
20V519000August 27, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
18V907000December 19, 2018Engine

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Engine (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V652000Manufacturer no. SC284

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2023
Owner notification
March 29, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,730,192 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OPTIMA

Defect summary

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. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V652000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V331000Manufacturer no. SC212

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
May 10, 2021
Owner notification
July 2, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
440,370 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OPTIMA

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V331000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V519000Manufacturer no. SC197

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
August 27, 2020
Owner notification
October 20, 2020
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
440,370 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OPTIMA

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V519000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V907000Manufacturer no. SC172

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2018
Owner notification
January 17, 2019
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
71,653 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Kia Optima
August 12, 2010 – December 22, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OPTIMA

Components: Engine; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V907000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 26, 2023.