AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2003 Kia Optima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Kia Optima has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 141 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 #04V180000 KIA/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 53 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Structure 25 complaints
- Air Bags 17 complaints
- Suspension 9 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
Of the 141 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 141 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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