Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
2003 KIA Vehicles
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KIA: OPTIMA |
 Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 KIA: OPTIMA Vehicles
Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA |
| Model | Displacement | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| OPTIMA |
2.4 |
4 |
Auto(L4) |
F |
22 |
30 |
| OPTIMA |
2.4 |
4 |
Manual(M5) |
F |
23 |
30 |
| OPTIMA |
2.7 |
6 |
Auto(L4) |
F |
20 |
27 |
| OPTIMA |
2.7 |
6 |
Manual(M5) |
F |
20 |
28 |
Recall Information for
2003 KIA: OPTIMA Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) |
| Recalled Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Description of Defect | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
| Consequences of Defect | FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
| Notes | KIA RECALL NO. SCO38.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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