Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Kia Optima has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFIC...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | locked the car as most people do, then went to unlock the car heard it unlock but the door would not... |
| Aug 20, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 16 YEAR OLD JUST PURCHASED A 2002 KIA OPTIMA SEDAN ON SATURDAY 8/20/2016 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSH... |
| Mar 25, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES STARTED TO EMIT FROM UNDE... |
| Aug 6, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN YOU TURN MY CAR ON IT DOES NOT WANT TO TURN OFF. WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING THE CAR IT SUDDENLY SHUTS... |
| Dec 1, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Oct 6, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTUATOR DOOR LOCKS FOR THE FRON... |
| Dec 7, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED HER INSURANCE AGENCY'S WEBSITE AND NO... |
| May 12, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING ON ROUTE I10 IN HOUSTON, TX CAR STALLED/WOULD NOT START. TOWED CAR TO GAS STATION AN... |
| May 5, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ST: 8TH OF 2004 THE BATTERY STARTED TO DIE,\. DEALER TOLD CALLER TO SHUT THE ALARM SYSTEM OFF WHEN ... |
| Jan 1, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT | WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 KIA OPTIMA, MY STEREO,HEADLIGHTS,DASHLIGHTS WOULD CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING. I TOO... |
| Jul 31, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING, A BURNING SMELL WAS DETECTED, THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER PULLING INTO A ... |
| Apr 10, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING TO THE DRIVERS' SIDE BODY LIGHTS BLOWS THE FUSE. FUSES LAST ONLY A FEW DAYS. *JB |