Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Kia optima has 13 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2020 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE HOLES FROM CORROSION DUE ... |
| Jan 22, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED T... |
| Jun 19, 2014 | STRUCTURE | A FIRE STARTED INSIDE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR PANEL FILLING THE CAR WITH HEAVY BLACK SMOKE MY WIFE OPE... |
| Feb 15, 2014 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | FRONT DOOR FAILS TO UNLOCK AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. DOOR MUST BE UNLOCKED WITH A KEY, USING THE POWE... |
| Oct 3, 2012 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING SHE HEARD AN UNFAMILIA... |
| Jan 5, 2011 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SUB FRAME SEPARATED F... |
| Jul 22, 2009 | STRUCTURE | THIS IS CONCERNING MY 2002 KIA OPTIMA, AND THE SUBFRAME RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED ON THIS CAR. . THE SU... |
| Apr 1, 2009 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING A ROUTINE OIL INSPECTION A MEC... |
| Apr 1, 2009 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC DISCOVER... |
| Jan 9, 2009 | STRUCTURE | OUR 2002 KIA OPTIMA EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH I THOUGHT COULD BE CORRECTED WITH A BASIC FR... |
| Aug 15, 2008 | STRUCTURE | 2002 KIA OPTIMA, WE HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND IT HAS 2 FIST SIZE RUST HOLES IN FRA... |
| Feb 2, 2008 | STRUCTURE | ROTTED SUB FRAME ON 2002 KIA OPTIMA. KIA DOES NOT WANT TO CONSIDER THIS THEIR PROBLEM. *TR |
| Jan 23, 2008 | STRUCTURE | 2002 KIA OPTIMA SUB FRAME IS ALL RUSTED OUT DEALER SAYS TOTAL SUSPENSION IS ABOUT TO FAIL NEED TO B... |