Optima Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints across 5 Optima models, filed by NABI Bus, LLC. Pick a model, then a year.
11
safety recalls
9
owner complaints
5
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about Optima models
All Optima models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH-28 | 1998–2005 | 3 | 0 |
| Opus | 2000–2009 | 4 | 9 |
| Opus 29 | 1998–2005 | 5 | 0 |
| Opus 34 | 1998–2005 | 5 | 0 |
| RT-52 | 1998–2003 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.