Does the 2008 Optima Opus have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, steering, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Optima Opus recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Optima dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Optima Opus?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Optima Opus recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Optima Opus. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Optima been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Optima dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Optima Opus recalls, newest first

September 19, 2013NHTSA 13V4570004,061 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary: North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 LFW, CLFW, BRT, 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE, and 2000-2009 Optima Opus transit buses equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: NABI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's recall number is 20136.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 2, 2012NHTSA 12V18900050 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary: North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 optima OPUS29 and OPUS34 model transit buses, manufactured from August 8, 2007, through September 21, 2009. The pinch bolts in the steering column shaft may loosen to the extent that they may fall out allowing the steering shaft to separate.
Consequence: Separation of the steering shaft will result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 7, 2012. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 29, 2009NHTSA 09V4950002,370 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: North american bus industries, Inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between January 1, 2002, and September 15, 2009, and equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: The corrosion could cause an electrical short that could result in a fire.
Remedy: Nabi will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Optima Opus with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Exterior lighting1
Service brakes1

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Questions

Does the 2008 Optima Opus have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, steering, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Optima Opus recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Optima dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Optima Opus?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.