2016 Kia Optima recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V705000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC139
- Manufacturer
- Kia Motors America
- Vehicles affected
- 12,214
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-333-4542
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 30, 2016
- Built
- Nov 13, 2015 – Apr 23, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.