KIA OPTIMA 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V560000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-09-26 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-02 |
Production Dates: 2010-08-12 - 2014-05-15
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC245
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 257998
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
