Kia Optima 2002

• Recall 84057 [USA]: Corrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  Kia motors corporation (kmc) is recalling 36,538 model year 2001-2004 optima vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these states during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front subframe. Over time, such subframe corrosion near the connection to the lower control arm can lead to wheel misalignment and/or other noticeable stress in steering, or accelerated abnormal tire wear.
  kmc will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
  kmc's recall campaign no. Sc075.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 35061 [USA]: Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
  Some passenger vehicles may contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
  dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began june 25, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
  kia recall no. Sco38.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 63662 [USA]: Internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor. a damaged ckp capacitor could result in engine stalling.
  On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5 and 2.7 liter v6 engines, the crankshaft position sensor (ckp) cases did not meet dimensional specifications.
  dealers will replace the ckp. Owner notification began march 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
  kia's recall number is sc021.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia optima. The contact stated that there were holes from corrosion due to sub-frame rust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the sub-frame to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia optima. The contact stated that there were holes from corrosion due to sub-frame rust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the sub-frame to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Over a weeks time,i noticed my steering wheel was turned like maybe i needed an alignment and it started pulling to the left so bad that i had to force the steering wheel to the right so i wouldn't wreck into the median on the interstate. I could only go about 45 or 50 mph or it would start shaking the entire car and was absolutely impossible to control it on the road. Had it looked at and at the bottom control arm that bolts to the subframe had rusted out and the right side was on the verge of doing the same! The fl and fr tires, that i had gotten brand new 5 months ago, were wore down to the wire!!! I'm surprised i had the chance to get it home and get it looked at before it rusted all the way through! I was so blessed i didnt have a horrible accident.

Air bag light all of sudden,after just starting up

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 kia optima. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 219,000.

My 16 year old just purchased a 2002 kia optima sedan on saturday 8/20/2016 from a used car dealership. Very first car, his own earned savings. Upon finalizing the paperwork, we literally walked out the door & immediately were unable to unlock his driver's door with the key fob. The car was stationary, not running, parked in all instances in regards to this complaint. Coincidentally, it worked perfect for our test drive. I do also have signed documentation stating the car lot does nothing to the car electronically, mechanically or otherwise as well if needed. I was hopeful it was the key fob battery, but it's been replaced & still not working. We've had the same issue with all the locks since & no success to unlock when needed. He uses the driver's side the vast majority of the time, but all without warning will not lock or unlock with no rhyme or reason. He's had to crawl over from the passenger side to get in every time. My nightmare as any parents is god forbid a fire start or he accidentally goes into a body of water & is trapped. I realize it's an older car bought used, but i see there are dozens of complaints about the locks, not just on your site. Even a class action lawsuit that was mysteriously "voluntarily dismissed" by the plaintiff in 2015. Case no. [xxx] from what i can see. Where is the recall? What does it take to have one issued? We don't have the financial capability to pay for a manufacturer defect that is already been uncovered yet amazingly no one is required to repair? Nor do i feel we should have to. Another point to note is every single vin # i've seen complaints on this site, are in very close numerical succession with ours. I have to say it seems very unlikely it's sheer coincidence. I understand companies need to guard their "bottom line" but what cost? I sincerely appreciate your time & feedback. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia optima. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the front driver side control arm, tie rod, and cv axle fractured. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced along with the driver side control arm, tie rod, and cv axle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 133,313.

2002 kia optima driver door will not unlock with keyless entry or from in side of car only after locking and waiting several minutes to hitting unlock about 20 times to get the door to unlock have been locked in car and crawl threw car or out window. Car has 142000.Milies

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia optima. While driving 50 mph, the front driver side lower subframe detached due to corrosion inside the subframe. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1330 [1] Incorrect function of changing the ignition advance angle - cylinder anti-knock system 5
• P2135 [1] Throttle/Pedal Pos Sensor/Switch A / B Voltage Correlation
• P0638 [1] Throttle Actuator Control Range/Performance (Bank 1)
• P0123 [1] Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High Input
• B1378 [1] Oil Change Lamp Circuit Short To Ground
• B1382 [1] Oil Change Reset Button Circuit Short To Battery
• P0446 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction
• P2422 [1] Evaporative Emission System Vent Valve Stuck Closed