How many recalls does the 2001 KIA OPTIMA have?

The 2001 KIA OPTIMA has 3 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2001 KIA OPTIMA?

The most recent recall was issued on May 27, 2009 and relates to the suspension:front system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2001 KIA OPTIMA?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2001 KIA OPTIMA involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2001 KIA OPTIMA affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2001 KIA OPTIMA.

2001 KIA OPTIMA Recalls Canada & USA

2001 KIA OPTIMA Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2001 Kia Optima has 3 recalls, the most serious being front subframe corrosion that can cause the subframe to separate from the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash. This recall only applies to vehicles registered or originally sold in certain northeastern and midwestern states where road salt corrosion is more common. On V6-equipped models, a crankshaft position sensor with a cracked internal capacitor can cause the engine to stall without warning. There is also a side airbag concern: the wire harness for the driver's side airbag can be pinched or cut by the seat cushion tilt mechanism, preventing the airbag from deploying in a crash.

All 3 Recalls

Show:

NHTSA (USA)Critical

May 27, 2009

2001 KIA OPTIMANHTSA Campaign #09V183000

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Defect

KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE STATES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. OVER TIME, SUCH SUBFRAME CORROSION NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL MISALIGNMENT AND/OR OTHER NOTICEABLE STRESS IN STEERING, OR ACCELERATED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR.

Safety Risk

CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

KMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

Other Model Years

2002 (1)

2001 KIA OPTIMA Recalls — Canada & USA

Summary

All 3 Recalls

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Other Model Years

Other KIA Models

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy