Component Record

Kia Optima 2002 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

6 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2002 Kia Optima - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V180000Reported April 12, 2004 - 25,803 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 25,803 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure33 Suspension22 Air Bags20 Electrical System17 Brakes13 Latches, Locks and Linkages12

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.