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Recalls for 2011 Kia Optima

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Various Vehicles, Edinburgh Castle Entrance

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Various Vehicles, Edinburgh Castle Entrance

Over the past several decades, what has been noteworthy in the automotive industry is the rise of Asian automakers, often at the expense of European and American ones. The UK once had a strong domestic automotive industry, but mismanagement has made many storied British brands either a shadow of their former selves, or worse yet, extinct. This batch of six cars parked at the Edinburgh Castle car park are all Asian.

The closest vehicle to me is a Kia Optima (Kia K5 within South Korea); this particular example is an estate (station wagon) version which is well suited for Europe. Due to European preference for smaller vehicles, the Kia Optima was pretty much the largest saloon or estate I could easily find within the UK, and the only one that was sold in both the UK and the US without major differences.

Behind the Optima is a very popular SUV: the Nissan Qashqai. The Qashqai, many of which were built in Sunderland, England, is responsible for making Nissan the most popular automotive brand in the UK; it is often nicknamed "Qashqow" for contributing heavily to Nissan's profits. The Qashqai is a popular global model, though for the US market, it was renamed the Rogue Sport.

On the other row, from left to right, are: a Mazda3, a Toyota Yaris, a Kia Sportage, and an MG SUV. MG ("Morris Garage") is one of those storied British brands of the past that had gone extinct, but came back to life by having its intellectual property bought out by China; currently owned by SAIC, MG's SUVs, many of them electric, are a common sight on UK roads, even though virtually all of them are now made in China.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT


Posted on: 2013-04-01
Description
Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 rondo, model year 2007-2011 sedona, sorento and sportage, model year 2010-2011 soul, model year 2008-2011 optima, model year 2010 forte, model year 2007-2009 amanti, and model year 2009 borrego vehicles.  Originally, in april 2013, kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 rondo and sportage, model year 2007-2011 sorento, model year 2007 sedona, model year 2010-2011 soul, and model year 2011 optima vehicles.  In september 2013, kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign.  The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377.  In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction.  A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal.  Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the park position and cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate.

Consequence
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.  Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake.  This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in may 2013.  When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge.  Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's recall campaign number is sc098.

Notes
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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 2013-04-01
Description
Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 rondo, model year 2007-2011 sedona, sorento and sportage, model year 2010-2011 soul, model year 2008-2011 optima, model year 2010 forte, model year 2007-2009 amanti, and model year 2009 borrego vehicles.  Originally, in april 2013, kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 rondo and sportage, model year 2007-2011 sorento, model year 2007 sedona, model year 2010-2011 soul, and model year 2011 optima vehicles.  In september 2013, kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign.  The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377.  In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction.  A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal.  Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the park position and cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate.

Consequence
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.  Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake.  This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in may 2013.  When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge.  Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's recall campaign number is sc098.

Notes
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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 2017-04-05
Description
Kia motor company (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 optima, 2012-2014 sorento and 2011-2013 sportage vehicles.  Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Consequence
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin may 25, 2017.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc147.

Notes
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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 2017-04-05
Description
Kia motor company (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 optima, 2012-2014 sorento and 2011-2013 sportage vehicles.  Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Consequence
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began june 20, 2017.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc147.

Notes
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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2018-06-05
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 kia forte, forte koup, 2011-2013 kia optima and 2011-2012 kia optima hybrid and sedona vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Consequence
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development.  The recall is planned to begin on july 27, 2018.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc165.

Notes
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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2018-06-05
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 kia forte, forte koup, 2011-2013 kia optima and 2011-2012 kia optima hybrid and sedona vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Consequence
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners.  For model year 2011 sedona vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to verify the acu part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the acu connector and the vehicle harness connector.  For all other affected vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit.  The recall began september 28, 2018.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc165.  

Notes
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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2023-09-26
Description
Kia america, inc.  (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 borrego, 2014-2016 cadenza, 2010-2013 forte, forte koup, sportage, 2015-2018 k900, 2011-2015 optima, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, soul, 2012-2017 rio, 2011-2014 sorento, and 2010-2011 rondo vehicles.  The hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.  Dealers will replace the hecu fuse, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 14, 2023.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc284.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2023-09-26
Description
Kia america, inc.  (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 borrego, 2014-2016 cadenza, 2010-2013 forte, forte koup, sportage, 2015-2018 k900, 2011-2015 optima, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, soul, 2012-2017 rio, 2011-2014 sorento, and 2010-2011 rondo vehicles.  The hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.  Dealers will replace the hecu fuse, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 14, 2023.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc284.

Notes
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.  
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