AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2004 Kia Optima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Kia Optima has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 225 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 81 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Structure 42 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
Of the 225 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 225 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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