2004 Kia Optima Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2004 Kia Optima. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 09V183000May 27, 200936,538 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front
  Covers: Kia Optima 2001–2004

  Reported issue: Kia motors corporation (kmc) is recalling 36,538 model year 2001-2004 optima vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in…

  Possible consequence: Corrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Kmc will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

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