The vehicle could lose power, increasing the risk of a crash
By James Limbach ![]()
of ConsumerAffairs
March 21, 2018
of ConsumerAffairs
Kia Motors America is recalling 1,710 model year 2017-2018 Optima hybrids equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
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.
What to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin May 3, 2018.
Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162.