Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
11V153000HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INCfrom 09/29/2005 to 06/13/2007V (Vehicle)70115ODIKIA MOTORS CORPORATION03/09/201103/09/2011
Defect SummaryKia is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through june 13, 2007. there is a possibility that the shift cable may have been installed incorrectly, causing tension in the cable. if present, this condition could cause the cable to detach from the shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted. the shift lever can then be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle's transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.
Consequence SummaryIf the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, there is a possibility that the vehicle can roll injure a person in its path or cause a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the shift cable and reinstall if necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owner may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
NotesKia's safety recall campaign number is sc088.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01801/01/200710021561Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn. *kb05/15/2007
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
0101190110023005Optima (mg) shift cable detachment. *nj10/10/2007

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
POWER TRAIN
08/23/20112000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. the contact stated that the vehicle was in park when the vehicle proceeded to roll away. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted who advised that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v153000(power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. kmj
08/23/20112000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. the contact stated the vehicle was in the park position when the vehicle proceeded to roll. the failure occurred on two separate occasion. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin did not qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v153000( power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. rds
05/09/200860002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the trunk warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. unexpectedly, the trunk unlatched without assistance. the failure occurred spontaneously. the driver pulled over to the side of the road and closed the trunk door. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times for inspection, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. the failures occurred on thirty separate occasions. the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 14,000. updated 03/18/09.*lj there was a hesitiation with the vehicle between 40 and 50 mph, there was a burning smell when the vehicle was turned off. there was no heat coming from the lower heating ducts. the cruise control came on by itself
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/29/200826591
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. while the contact was backing out of the driveway at a low speed, he attempted to place the vehicle into drive. he noticed that the transmission would not engage into any gear and the emergency brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the shift cable needed to be re-attached. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure still persists. the current mileage was 38,100 and failure mileage was 26,591.

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