Kia
Optima
3 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Notices on record
3
Kia Optima
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Certain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of the connecting rod bearings
R/2023/266 · 13 Nov 2023
13 Nov 2023Defect
Certain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of the connecting rod bearings
Remedy
Complete an electronic vibration test if the engine fails the test it will be replaced
Build window
Built 4 Dec 2015 – 13 Sep 2018
~610 vehicles affected
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The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.
R/2023/255 · 29 Sep 2023
29 Sep 2023Defect
The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.�
Remedy
Remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.
Build window
Built 26 Oct 2018 – 25 Sep 2020
~20,781 vehicles affected
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BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2013/055 · 1 Jun 2013
1 Jun 2013Defect
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
Remedy
Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Build window
Built 12 Aug 2010 – 24 Apr 2011
~40,769 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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