Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Kia optima has 4 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
4
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I HAVE ALSO BEEN STATED AS "NOT INCLUDED". 2002 KIA OPTIMA V6 LX. THE VEHICLE SHAKES MY ENTIRE BODY ... |
| Jul 5, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT | AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE FROM A AUTO DEALER BETWEEN JULY 2 AND JULY 5 ...THIS VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAVE... |
| Jun 22, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | RECALL ON FUEL CUT VALVE WAS INSTALLED AT 33,000 MILES ON VEHICLE - AT 77,000 VEHICLE FAILED - FOUND... |
| Nov 1, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS. IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 5-10 SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE ... |