Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Kia optima has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
3
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2009 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON MY 2002 KIA OPTIMA REGARDING THE SUBFRAME. THE CORROSION UNDER MY CAR ... |
| Jul 27, 2007 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT | 2002 KIA OPTIMA SUB FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HER THERE WAS A SPOT ... |
| Jun 10, 2004 | POWER TRAIN | I PURCHASED MY OPTIMA USED IN MAY 2004. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, I EXPERIENCED A HESITATION IN THE ... |