Kia Motor Optima 2007

Model Optima made in 2007 by Kia Motor got 15 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (power train).

Model 2007

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-061 REV 107/01/201010034637Kia: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l and 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control module) system related dtc(s). *pe12/13/2010
TSB-04411/01/200910033464Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with08/18/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-04411/01/200910033464Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with08/18/2010
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
TSB-02205/01/200910030290Kia: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) when certain accessories are added to a completed vehicle pri009/18/2009
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
TSB-061 REV 107/01/201010034637Kia: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l and 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control module) system related dtc(s). *pe12/13/2010

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PE10046KIA MOTORS CORPORATION11/22/201004/05/2011Transmission Shift Cable Detachment11V153000
 During manufacture the automatic transmission shift cables in certain subject vehicles were installed incorrectly causing extra tension on the cable.this condition can cause the shift cable to detach from the gear shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted.the shift lever can be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.if this were to occur, and if the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, the vehicle may inadvertently roll away thus creating the risk of a crash.kia is conducting a safety recall (11v-153) to correct the subject problem in approximately 70,115 model year (my) 2006 through 2008 kia optima vehicles produced from 9/29/2005 to 6/13/2007.kia has stated that the early my 2006 optima vehicles built before 9/29/2005 had different automatic transmission shift cables and shift levers than the subsequent my 2006 through early my 2008 optima vehicles built up to 6/13/2007.beginning 6/14/2007, kia changed the assembly process for the shift cables to ensure correct installation.as for the recall remedy, kia dealers will inspect the shift cables for correct installation, and re-install them, if necessary.for more details on the recall, see nhtsa recall 11v-153.this investigation is closed.
PE10046HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC11/22/2010Transmission Shift Cable Detachment
 Odi has received three complaints concerning automatic transmission shift cable detachment and inability to select and engage the gears (park, drive and reverse) in model year 2007 kia optima vehicles.one of the complaints also reported a rollaway incident after parking the vehicle.in 2007, kia motors issued a technical service bulletin (nhtsa tsb # 10023005) concerning incorrectly installed automatic transmission shift cables in certain model year 2006 and 2007 kia optima vehicles.according to the tsb, over time these cables can detach from the shifter assemblies' dowel pins resulting in the inability to select or engage drive gears.odi notes that difficulty engaging park may also occur.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
PE10046KIA MOTORS CORPORATION11/22/201004/05/2011Transmission Shift Cable Detachment11V153000
 During manufacture the automatic transmission shift cables in certain subject vehicles were installed incorrectly causing extra tension on the cable.this condition can cause the shift cable to detach from the gear shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted.the shift lever can be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.if this were to occur, and if the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, the vehicle may inadvertently roll away thus creating the risk of a crash.kia is conducting a safety recall (11v-153) to correct the subject problem in approximately 70,115 model year (my) 2006 through 2008 kia optima vehicles produced from 9/29/2005 to 6/13/2007.kia has stated that the early my 2006 optima vehicles built before 9/29/2005 had different automatic transmission shift cables and shift levers than the subsequent my 2006 through early my 2008 optima vehicles built up to 6/13/2007.beginning 6/14/2007, kia changed the assembly process for the shift cables to ensure correct installation.as for the recall remedy, kia dealers will inspect the shift cables for correct installation, and re-install them, if necessary.for more details on the recall, see nhtsa recall 11v-153.this investigation is closed.
PE10046HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC11/22/2010Transmission Shift Cable Detachment
 Odi has received three complaints concerning automatic transmission shift cable detachment and inability to select and engage the gears (park, drive and reverse) in model year 2007 kia optima vehicles.one of the complaints also reported a rollaway incident after parking the vehicle.in 2007, kia motors issued a technical service bulletin (nhtsa tsb # 10023005) concerning incorrectly installed automatic transmission shift cables in certain model year 2006 and 2007 kia optima vehicles.according to the tsb, over time these cables can detach from the shifter assemblies' dowel pins resulting in the inability to select or engage drive gears.odi notes that difficulty engaging park may also occur.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
PE10046KIA MOTORS CORPORATION11/22/201004/05/2011Transmission Shift Cable Detachment11V153000
 During manufacture the automatic transmission shift cables in certain subject vehicles were installed incorrectly causing extra tension on the cable.this condition can cause the shift cable to detach from the gear shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted.the shift lever can be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.if this were to occur, and if the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, the vehicle may inadvertently roll away thus creating the risk of a crash.kia is conducting a safety recall (11v-153) to correct the subject problem in approximately 70,115 model year (my) 2006 through 2008 kia optima vehicles produced from 9/29/2005 to 6/13/2007.kia has stated that the early my 2006 optima vehicles built before 9/29/2005 had different automatic transmission shift cables and shift levers than the subsequent my 2006 through early my 2008 optima vehicles built up to 6/13/2007.beginning 6/14/2007, kia changed the assembly process for the shift cables to ensure correct installation.as for the recall remedy, kia dealers will inspect the shift cables for correct installation, and re-install them, if necessary.for more details on the recall, see nhtsa recall 11v-153.this investigation is closed.
PE10046HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC11/22/2010Transmission Shift Cable Detachment
 Odi has received three complaints concerning automatic transmission shift cable detachment and inability to select and engage the gears (park, drive and reverse) in model year 2007 kia optima vehicles.one of the complaints also reported a rollaway incident after parking the vehicle.in 2007, kia motors issued a technical service bulletin (nhtsa tsb # 10023005) concerning incorrectly installed automatic transmission shift cables in certain model year 2006 and 2007 kia optima vehicles.according to the tsb, over time these cables can detach from the shifter assemblies' dowel pins resulting in the inability to select or engage drive gears.odi notes that difficulty engaging park may also occur.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
08/13/200830001
 We own a 2007 kia optima. the passenger side airbag dashboard indicator light continuously shows that the airbags are in the off position which means that they may not deploy during a collision. we took our new car to the dealer where it was purchased twice and was told both times that the problem was a manufacturing flaw and that no repair was possible. they refused to even look at it. *tr
07/28/200823000106/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. the contact stated that when small framed passengers occupy the front passenger seat, the air bag warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel. this indicates that the front passenger side air bag is inoperative and may not inflate in the event of a crash that merits air bag deployment. the failure may result in injury to the passenger. the dealer stated that his model was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags), although the failures were identical. currently, the dealer is replacing the seat assembly, which contains the air bag sensors. the failure and current mileages were 23,000. updated 09/13/08.*lj the seat belt was replaced.
12/15/200711000206/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. while driving 30 mph, the anti-lock brakes failed. the contact veered off the road, drove into the embankment, and struck a tree. the rear end of the vehicle spun around and a tree crashed through the windshield. the vehicle flipped over and landed upright. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was presumed to be completely destroyed. kia stated that they would send out a representative to determine why the air bags and antilock brakes failed. the wife sustained bruises and all the occupants were wearing their seat belts properly. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 11,000. updated 02-12-08 bf * the consumer stated does not feel fairly compensated for the loss of the vehicle due to the defect. updated 02/12/08 *tr
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
08/13/200830001
 We own a 2007 kia optima. the passenger side airbag dashboard indicator light continuously shows that the airbags are in the off position which means that they may not deploy during a collision. we took our new car to the dealer where it was purchased twice and was told both times that the problem was a manufacturing flaw and that no repair was possible. they refused to even look at it. *tr
08/01/200750207/12/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. while driving 40 mph, the passenger side air bag light remained illuminated. the dealer reprogrammed the switches, but the failure recurred. the light dims when the vehicle is shut off and restarted. the vehicle will be taken back to the dealer for inspection. he also stated that the radio antenna was malfunctioning and the radio stations have a lot of static. the manufacturer stated that the antenna was not the cause of failure. the current mileage was 100 and failure mileage was 50. updated 01/09/08. *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
11/09/20071
 The kia optima was purchased in september 2007. within a few days, the passenger air bag indicator light signals that the airbag is off as if there were no passenger when a passenger is present. this occurs even though there is a passenger weighing over 120 pounds properly seated in the passenger seat about 75% of the time over the last month . service appointment scheduled for 11/13/07. *tr
08/10/20077833007/28/2007
 The kia optima was purchased in august 2007. within a few weeks, the passenger air bag indicator light signals that the airbag is off as if there were no passenger when a passenger is present. this occurs even though there is a passenger weighing between 120 and 150 pounds properly seated in the passenger seat about 25% of the time over the last 2 months . often, but not always, the light goes out if the car is shut off and restarted. the car has been to the dealer for repair 5 times. seat harness connections were checked, the seat bottom was replaced and, most recently, the seat module was including a reprogrammed. however the failures continue. there is another repair appointment scheduled for october 15, 2007. passenger safety is at risk because the air bag will not deploy if the indicator light is on. *tr
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
02/07/200850102/06/2008
 Warning light for passenger air bags is defective to the extent that passenger must sit in seat an exact, certain way upon first entering vehicle. if said passenger does not position themselves correctly, sensors in seat will not analyze person correctly, and subsequently the air bags would not deploy in the event of crash. kia dealers have received a bulletin from kia corp., pertaining to this matter, so several consumers have apparently noticed this rather serious issue and reported the problem. my vehicle recently was checked by a kimechanic for the formentioned problem, and found no history of failures in the system of my vehicle. *tr
04/30/20071
 We purchased our 2007 kia optima this year in april and ever since we've had the car we've had issues with air bag sensor on the passenger side front seat. i ride in the passenger seat and about 30% of the time the air bag is off light doesn't turn off when i'm sitting in the seat, once i lift my rear end off the seat and put it back down then that light goes off. i've taken this in to the dealer once already and they said there was nothing apparently wrong, we brought the car home and within 2 days the problem was recurring. the car will be returned to the dealer for a second time with this issue, i just want my air bag to go off in the event of an accident, i believe that's fair. the last time we took it in they said there was nothing wrong with sensor according the computer, they reset the computer and sent us on our way. hopefully this time we'll be more satisfied with the conclusion of this serious problem. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
02/01/2008401/12/2008
 2007 kia optima with several safety issues. consumer states that the transmission was replaced in february 2008, 5 weeks after the car was purchased. in april mechanic informed consumer that the #1 engine bracket bolt was missing. *kb the consumer stated the tpms light illuminated occasionally. *jb
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
08/01/200750207/12/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. while driving 40 mph, the passenger side air bag light remained illuminated. the dealer reprogrammed the switches, but the failure recurred. the light dims when the vehicle is shut off and restarted. the vehicle will be taken back to the dealer for inspection. he also stated that the radio antenna was malfunctioning and the radio stations have a lot of static. the manufacturer stated that the antenna was not the cause of failure. the current mileage was 100 and failure mileage was 50. updated 01/09/08. *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr
POWER TRAIN
02/01/2008401/12/2008
 2007 kia optima with several safety issues. consumer states that the transmission was replaced in february 2008, 5 weeks after the car was purchased. in april mechanic informed consumer that the #1 engine bracket bolt was missing. *kb the consumer stated the tpms light illuminated occasionally. *jb
SEAT BELTS
07/28/200823000106/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. the contact stated that when small framed passengers occupy the front passenger seat, the air bag warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel. this indicates that the front passenger side air bag is inoperative and may not inflate in the event of a crash that merits air bag deployment. the failure may result in injury to the passenger. the dealer stated that his model was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags), although the failures were identical. currently, the dealer is replacing the seat assembly, which contains the air bag sensors. the failure and current mileages were 23,000. updated 09/13/08.*lj the seat belt was replaced.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
12/15/200711000206/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. while driving 30 mph, the anti-lock brakes failed. the contact veered off the road, drove into the embankment, and struck a tree. the rear end of the vehicle spun around and a tree crashed through the windshield. the vehicle flipped over and landed upright. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was presumed to be completely destroyed. kia stated that they would send out a representative to determine why the air bags and antilock brakes failed. the wife sustained bruises and all the occupants were wearing their seat belts properly. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 11,000. updated 02-12-08 bf * the consumer stated does not feel fairly compensated for the loss of the vehicle due to the defect. updated 02/12/08 *tr
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
02/01/2008401/12/2008
 2007 kia optima with several safety issues. consumer states that the transmission was replaced in february 2008, 5 weeks after the car was purchased. in april mechanic informed consumer that the #1 engine bracket bolt was missing. *kb the consumer stated the tpms light illuminated occasionally. *jb

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