NHTSA Recall 03V067000: Starter assembly (electrical system)
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,501 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Kia Optima.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V067000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC021 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 4, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5 and 2.7 liter v6 engines, the crankshaft position sensor (ckp) cases did not meet dimensional specifications.
Safety risk
Internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor. A damaged ckp capacitor could result in engine stalling.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ckp. Owner notification began march 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA's recall number is sc021.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V067000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.