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Sep 21, 2017
Kia
Engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail
Engine and cooling
62
Part replacement
Mar 16, 2017
Kia
Brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance
Brakes
47
Part replacement
Mar 10, 2017
Kia
Affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance
Steering
135
Part replacement
Jan 6, 2017
Kia
Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle
Airbags
1
Not stated
Nov 30, 2016
Kia
Affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in…
Electrical system
10,212
Part replacement
Oct 24, 2016
Kia
Driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the…
Seats
1,408
Part replacement
Jun 29, 2016
Kia
Component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded
Suspension
7,901
Part replacement
Apr 21, 2016
Kia
In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting…
Airbags
17
Part replacement
Apr 12, 2016
Kia
In the affected vehicles, when using the multi-function light switch in "AUTO" mode, electrical resistance may build in the switch and result in…
Lighting
3,099
Part replacement
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