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2012 Kia Optima
7 Defect Investigations from the NHTSA
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2012 Kia Optima
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2012 Kia Optima, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:
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INVESTIGATION: Non-crash Vehicle Fires
NHTSA #PE19004
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INVESTIGATION: Non-crash Vehicle Fires
NHTSA #DP18003
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INVESTIGATION: Loss of Motive Power
NHTSA #DP22003
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INVESTIGATION: Engine Fires
NHTSA #EA21003
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INVESTIGATION: Scope and Timeliness
NHTSA #RQ17003
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INVESTIGATION: Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
NHTSA #AQ23002
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INVESTIGATION: Throttle control system vulnerabilities
NHTSA #DP21003