Question 1

How many recalls does the 2002 Optima AH-28 have?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Optima AH-28 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Optima will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

Question 2

How do I tell if my 2002 Optima AH-28 is affected by a recall?

Accepted Answer

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2002 Optima AH-28.

Question 3

Are recall repairs on a 2002 Optima AH-28 free?

Accepted Answer

Usually. Federal law requires Optima to remedy recalls on the 2002 AH-28 free of charge at an authorized Optima dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Question 4

Does a recall on the 2002 Optima AH-28 affect resale value?

Accepted Answer

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2002 Optima AH-28, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

Question 5

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2002 Optima AH-28?

Accepted Answer

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2002 Optima AH-28.

2002 Optima AH-28 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect description

Safety consequence

Manufacturer remedy

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Other Optima AH-28 model years

Check your 2002 Optima AH-28 VIN