2012–2013 KIA Optima: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 22V560000 · 258K units potentially affected · filed Aug 1, 2022
What's wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
Why it matters
A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC245.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V560000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC245
- Manufacturer
- KIA Motors America
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Units affected
- 257,998
- Report received
- Aug 1, 2022
- Owner letters
- Sep 26, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA Optima 2012, 2013