Kia recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Optima 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V705000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 3, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12,214
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 13, 2015 to Apr 23, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
- Maker's own recall number
- SC139
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Latches/locks/linkages Aug 24, 2023
- Kia recall: Structure Aug 1, 2022
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 17, 2022
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic May 10, 2021
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 27, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.