Recalls: Kia MS Optima
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Kia MS Optima
No recall information is available for the Kia MS Optima. To search for recalls of Kia models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Kia.
Problems and faults: Kia MS Optima
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Kia MS Optima: EVAP vacuum
In December 2004, Kia Motors issued service bulletin 006 for Kia MS Optima vehicles because the malfunction indicator may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0446/P2422 (EVAP system: vent control) may be logged. In these vehicles, DTC P0446/P2422 may be logged because the amount of vapours being purged from the charcoal canister in the evaporative emissions system exceeded the volume of fresh air entering the canister. This caused a vacuum in the canister and the remainder of the fuel system. If the vacuum level exceeded the ECM threshold, the error codes would be logged; if this occurred on two consecutive drive cycles, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) would illuminate.
Kia MS Optima: key fob not working
In June 2007, Kia Motors issued technical service bulletin 011 for Kia MS Optima vehicles that were manufactured from 19 September 2003 to 31 August 2005. In these vehicles, the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter may no longer operate the door locks. To fix, the keyless receiver (part number 95790 3C100) was to be replaced with an upgraded part (95790 3C101).
Kia MS Optima: engine hesitation due to throttle position sensor
In November 2007, Kia Motors issued service bulletin 038 for Kia MS Optima vehicles with 2.5- or 2.7-litre V6 engines that were produced from 7 October 2000 to 31 August 2005. In these vehicles, the engine may hesitate and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate with the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0123 (throttle position sensor / switch ‘A’ circuit high input) logged in the engine control module. The service bulletin attributed the engine hesitation to improper throttle position sensor values. To fix, the original throttle position sensor (TPS, part number 35170 37100) was to be replaced with an improved sensor (part no. 35170-37100FFF).
2000-03 Kia MS Optima: sub-frame corrosion
In May 2010, Kia Motors issued Technical Service Bulletin GE011-A199 for Kia MS Optima vehicles that were manufactured prior to 19 November 2003. According to the bulletin, these Kia Magentis vehicles may exhibit corrosion of the sub-frame assembly. Depending on the condition of the sub-frame and gauge tests, the sub-frame was to be replaced or have cavity wax applied to it.
