How many recall campaigns are listed for the 2016 KIA Optima?

5 campaign records are listed in this dataset for this make, model, and model year.

Does this page confirm that my vehicle is affected?

No. This model-level record is not a VIN lookup and does not determine vehicle eligibility or repair status. Check official NHTSA resources for the vehicle identification number.

Where do the campaign summaries come from?

The summaries and related details are shown from public NHTSA recall records. The local dataset was retrieved 2026-11-01.

Vehicle recall record

2016 KIA Optima

5 recall campaigns · 2016–2023 · 0 with a do-not-park-indoors warning

Campaigns: 5
First notice: 2016-04-21
Latest notice: 2023-08-24
Same-make model-year average: 3.3

Risk markers carried in the record

No park-it or park-outside warning is flagged in this vehicle's collected record. This does not establish that the vehicle is defect-free or that every notice is included.

The markers above summarize fields available in this dataset. A missing marker is not a safety finding. Recall status and remedy eligibility can depend on vehicle identification number, equipment, production date, and whether a repair has already been completed.

Recall distribution by component

4 component categories

Counts and shares use the vehicle-level recall records shown below. The horizontal bar is scaled to the largest category on this page.
Component	Campaigns	Share
AIR BAGS	2	40.0%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	1	20.0%
POWER TRAIN	1	20.0%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	1	20.0%

Component labels follow the source record's component field. Where the source includes a more detailed subcomponent after a colon, this distribution groups the record under the first component segment. Shares are calculated against 5 campaigns and rounded to one decimal place, so displayed percentages may not sum to exactly 100 percent.

Recall dates by calendar year

4 calendar years

These are recall notice dates, not vehicle model years.
Calendar year	Campaigns	Relative volume
2016	2
2017	1
2018	1
2023	1

The timeline groups campaign records by their reported recall date. This explains why the date range (2016–2023) can begin before or end after model year 2016. The underlying vehicle may be covered by notices issued in several different calendar years.

Recall campaign details

5 vehicle-level records

Campaign summaries, consequences, and remedies are preserved from the collected NHTSA source text.
Campaign	Date	Component	Summary and source details	Flags
23V594000	2023-08-24	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk fro… Read the complete source text Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release." Consequence A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.	No listed flag
18V907000	2018-12-19	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Kno… Read the complete source text Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. Consequence A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.	No listed flag
17V007000	2017-01-06	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflat… Read the complete source text Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash. Consequence In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury. Remedy The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.	No listed flag
16V705000	2016-10-03	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack an… Read the complete source text Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail. Consequence If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC139.	No listed flag
16V231000	2016-04-21	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second st… Read the complete source text Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes. Consequence If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.	No listed flag

Each row represents a campaign listed for this make, model, and model year. A campaign can also cover other vehicles. The excerpt above is a direct beginning of the source summary; expand a row to read the complete summary and any consequence or remedy text included in the local record.

How 2016 KIA Optima compares within KIA

10 listed 2016 model-year records

Other collected KIA records for model year 2016.
Vehicle	Campaigns	Date range
KIA Sorento	8	2015-02-13–2022-09-19
KIA Sedona	4	2018-05-23–2022-08-10
KIA Soul Ev	4	2017-09-29–2023-10-26
KIA K900	3	2016-04-12–2023-09-25
KIA Cadenza	2	2022-03-15–2023-09-25
KIA Rio	2	2023-08-24–2023-09-25
KIA Soul	2	2017-09-29–2019-02-23
KIA Sportage	2	2018-12-19–2022-02-02
KIA Forte	1	2021-08-09–2021-08-09

This comparison is calculated from vehicle records for the same make and model year in this snapshot. It is a simple arithmetic average, not an industry benchmark. A model may appear under more than one configuration in the source data, and campaign counts do not indicate the probability that a specific vehicle has an unresolved defect.

Data source and interpretation

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, retrieved 2026-11-01. Recall records reflect manufacturer reports submitted to NHTSA. Absence of a recall here does not mean a vehicle is defect-free.

This page reports 5 campaign records, groups them into 4 component categories, and places the notice dates into these calendar years: 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2023: 1. These are derived views of the supplied records, not additional findings from NHTSA.

The collection includes model-year records with one or more recalls. It is not a complete vehicle history, VIN eligibility result, repair-status check, safety rating, or guarantee that the source has no later updates. Confirm current campaign details and vehicle applicability with official NHTSA information and the manufacturer.