KIA Optima (2016): Power train
Recall 16V705000 · Oct 3, 2016 · Kia Motors America
12,214
vehicles affected
12,214
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V705000
- Date
- Oct 3, 2016
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 12,214
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly > Axle shaft
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.
What can happen
If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC139.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V705000?
1 model: Kia Optima (2016), about 12,214 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V705000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC139.
What can happen?
If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.