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2017 KIA OPTIMA Recalled by Kia Motors America — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162.
Affected Products
2017 KIA OPTIMA. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Why Was This Recalled?
If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Where Was This Sold?
Nationwide
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America has 60 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report