Recall 22V560000: 2012–2013 Kia Optima

Report received

Aug 1, 2022

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Potentially affected

257,998vehicles

Model years

2012–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.

Possible consequence

A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC245.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Kia Optima920 complaints
• 2013 Kia Optima1,387 complaints