Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Kia Optima has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGI... |
| Sep 22, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ... |
| Jun 30, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I TOOK MY 2002 KIA OPTIMA IN FOR A TUNE UP, THEY FOUND A BROKEN WATER PUMP, 5 CRACKS IN THE MANIFOLD... |
| May 11, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLS. THE VEHICLE WILL N... |
| Mar 13, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2002 KIA OPTIMA LX, VIN#: [XXX] W/ APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES. MY FIRST WARRANTY CLAIM: THE REPLACE... |
| Dec 31, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | KIA MOTORS OF AMERICA INC. REF: VIN# KNAGD12693513835 COMPLAINT CASE NUMBER K1056698 FORMAL COMPLAI... |
| Mar 3, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I ALWAYS HAD MY OIL CHANGED IN THIS CAR AND THIS PAST THURSDAY I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND WAS IN THERE... |
| Mar 1, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | 2002 KIA OPTIMA EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION AND TIMING BELT.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED EV... |