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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    heard that the engine recalls mostly affects US built rather than both korean and american manufactured Kias. is that true?
  2. The Service Center
    Back in September 2018 I received a recall notice on my 2012 Kia Optima for the Brake Pedal Stopper Pad, but under "What should you do" section it stated to regularly check to see if the Stop Lamps remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released. So this statement assumes that Kia...
  3. The Service Center
    Here are several links for Kia tech information and manuals. If you find any other useful sites, please reply and we will add them to this master list. Technical Service Bulletins: Kia Optima Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) - Kia Problems Recalls: Kia Optima Recalls Kia Optima Owner...
  4. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Came across this article but don't know if its been posted before: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hyundai-motor-probe/hyundai-shares-skid-as-u-s-prosecutors-probe-hyundai-car-recalls-idUSKCN1NQ0OR
  5. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I am a new Kia owner and wondering where I can find both recall and the full TSBs as they are announced. Would like to get these first hand due to past experiences where dealers do not disclose TSBs or pretend they do not know about a particular issue. Just too many bad experiences I want to...
  6. The Service Center
    http://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/business/hyundai-kia-recall-1-4m-cars-for-possible-engine-failure-1.3358817
  7. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    I've been called in for 2 so far: 1. Charcoal canister and air box assembly replacement. (2 months ago) 2. Release switch for flipping down back seats. (Last week) #2 passed the test and didn't need to be changed. Any other recalls on the 2016's yet?:rolleyes: I've been keeping an eye on...
  8. The Service Center
    Found this interesting... http://www.autonews.com/article/20160408/RETAIL05/160409800/hyundai-recalls-173000-sonatas-for-potential-power-steering-hazard
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Anyone know if this will eventually impact kia Hyundai recalls 883,000 Sonata sedans in U.S. for transmission issue
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hello All, Just purchased a used 2011 Optima Hybrid. I was wondering what TSBs over are out there for the 2011 Hybrids that I can check against to make sure my car has had that serviced and if it hasn't, get it done. Thanks in advance for your help!
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So I have seen alot of you guys talking about the software updates and/or recalls but i think those are all 2.0T's i have a LX 2.4NA does any of this apply to me? sorry to sound like a newbie! any info will be good thx :D
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    The guys over at youwager.com have made placed odds on which car manufacturer is most likely to have the next recall. While there's no actual study to back this up. It's still nice to look at. Although the list does seem like its pretty accurate. So if the list is accurate, then Optima owners...
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