CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
- Risk
- A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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. Kia's number for this recall is SC245.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some of these vehicles may have roof headliner plates that are not secured properly. In a side curtain airbag deployment, a plate can come loose from the roof.
A detached plate could strike an occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Kia dealer. The dealer will secure the headliner plates at no cost to you. You can also call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Optima | 20122013 |
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