AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2001 Kia Optima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Kia Optima has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 143 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V183000 FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRIOSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V067000 KIA/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V156000 KIA/SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 35 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Air Bags 27 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 15 complaints
Of the 143 complaints on file, 15 report a crash; across all 143 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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