1998 Optima Opus 29 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Optima Opus 29. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Optima Opus 29
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, diesel
On trolleys and transit coaches equipped with cummins isb diesel engines, the fuel lift pump could fail in a manner which results in engine fuel starvation, which could result in a stall condition. Potential lift pump failure modes include: brush wear out, bushing failure, rotor tab insert failure, or any other failure mode that would…
Remedy: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or optima at 316-779-7700.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Optima Opus 29. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Optima Opus 29 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Optima Opus 29 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Optima Opus 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Optima Opus 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Optima Opus 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Optima Opus 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Optima Opus 29 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Optima Opus 29 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Optima Opus 29 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Optima Opus 29 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Optima Opus 29
How do I know if my 1998 Optima Opus 29 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Optima Opus 29; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Optima dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Optima models
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.