Vehicle recall 03V067000 · March 4, 2003

2001-2002 Kia Optima

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.

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

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V067000
Reported to NHTSA: March 4, 2003
Filed by: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: SC021
Owner notification: March 28, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 11,501
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Starter assembly

Recall 03V067000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Kia Optima (2001-2002): 2002, 2001

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