How many recalls does the 2008 KIA OPTIMA have?

The 2008 KIA OPTIMA has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2008 KIA OPTIMA?

The most recent recall was issued on January 17, 2012 and relates to the air bags:frontal system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2008 KIA OPTIMA?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2008 KIA OPTIMA involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2008 KIA OPTIMA affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2008 KIA OPTIMA.

2008 KIA OPTIMA Recalls Canada & USA

2008 KIA OPTIMA Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2008 Kia Optima has two recalls, the more serious involving a shift cable that can detach from the shifter assembly, leaving the transmission stuck and the vehicle unable to be placed in park, which can allow it to roll. The second recall involves the clock spring, an electrical component behind the steering wheel that maintains a connection to the driver's airbag as the wheel turns. If the clock spring develops high electrical resistance, the driver's airbag may not deploy in a crash, reducing protection at the moment it's needed most.

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NHTSA (USA)High Risk

January 17, 2012

2006–2008 KIA OPTIMANHTSA Campaign #12V014000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. IF THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY BECOMES DAMAGED, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.

Safety Risk

IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Remedy

KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

145,755 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC094

2008 KIA OPTIMA Recalls — Canada & USA

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