Optima RT-52 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints across 6 model years of the Optima RT-52 (1998–2003).
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Optima RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Optima RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Optima RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Optima RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Optima RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Optima RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
All Optima RT-52 recalls (1)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Optima RT-52, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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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.
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.