The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V560000·Announced 2022-08-01

Kia Recalls 2012-2013 Optima for Headliner Plate Detachment Risk

Kia is recalling 2012-2013 Optima vehicles because headliner plates may detach during airbag deployment, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a risk of injury during a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles due to a defect in the right and left headliner plates. These plates may not be secured properly, which can result in them detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.

A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury. The recall affects 257,998 vehicles.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA OPTIMA
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Interior Trim
Hazard
Affected units
257,998

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • OPTIMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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