Kia OPTIMA in Israel — recalls & registry data on 796 vehicles
The Kia OPTIMA has 2 recall campaigns on record with Israel's Ministry of Transport. 796 OPTIMA vehicles are registered in Israel, spanning model years 2012–2020. A recall on the model doesn't necessarily affect every car — check a specific plate below.
Data updated 30 August 2026
As of 30 August 2026, 796 Kia OPTIMA vehicles (model years 2012–2020) are registered in Israel, with 2 recall campaigns on record.
Kia OPTIMA registrations by year
Israeli registry registrations of this model by year of first registration.
| Year | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 70 | 8.8% |
| 2018 | 92 | 11.6% |
| 2017 | 119 | 14.9% |
| 2016 | 230 | 28.9% |
| 2015 | 117 | 14.7% |
| 2014 | 96 | 12.1% |
| 2013 | 45 | 5.7% |
| 2012 | 24 | 3.0% |
Powertrain mix
Of the 796 registered vehicles, by known powertrain type:
- Diesel — 795 (99.9%)
- Gasoline — 1 (0.1%)
Recall campaigns for the OPTIMA
Official campaigns published by the importer via the Ministry of Transport. "Affected years" is the build-year range in the campaign; a specific car may already be fixed.
מנוע ומערכותיוPublished: 2024 · Affected build years: 2010–2015+
- Fault
- במקרים מסוימים תתכן תקלה ביחידת הבקרה (HECU) בתא המנוע.
- Remedy
- החלפה
- Importer
- טל - קאר · 1-800-377-775 · Importer site
מנוע ומערכותיוPublished: 2023 · Affected build years: 2016–2019+
- Fault
- לרכבים מסוימים עשויים להיות מנועים המיוצרים בתנאים שעלולים לגרום לבלאי מוקדם של מיסבי מוט החיבור. מיסב מוט חיבור שחוק על
- Remedy
- בדיקה
- Importer
- טל - קאר · 1-800-377-775 · Importer site
Does YOUR OPTIMA have an open recall?
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Frequently asked questions
Are there recalls for the Kia OPTIMA in Israel?+
Yes — the OPTIMA has 2 official recall campaigns on record in Israel. Whether a specific car is affected depends on its build range and whether it was already serviced.
How many Kia OPTIMA cars are there in Israel?+
796 Kia OPTIMA vehicles are currently registered in Israel, according to the government vehicle registry (updated weekly).
Which model years of the OPTIMA are on Israeli roads?+
Registered OPTIMA vehicles in Israel span model years 2012 through 2020.
How do I check if my own car has an open recall?+
Use the free recall check: enter your plate number and it returns open (uncompleted) recalls recorded for your exact vehicle, straight from the official dataset.
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Source: official vehicle registry and recall datasets (data.gov.il), refreshed weekly. Vehicle counts are registered vehicles, not sales.
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