#UVY8818 License Plate
2015 KIA Optima
Virginia, US
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Overview
The license plate number #UVY8818 belongs to a KIA Optima (2015 model) and is registered in Virginia as a passenger car manufactured by KIA CORPORATION. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. The license plate #UVY8818 was first searched on LookupAPlate on May 08, 2025, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
KIA
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Model
Optima
Model Year
2015
Plant City
HWASUNG
Series
GL - Middle-low
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Series2
TF F/L
Engine
Displacement (CC)
2400.0
Displacement (CI)
146.45698582735
Displacement (L)
2.4
Engine Model
DOHC GDI Theta II
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
License Plate UVY8818
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Showing 3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (18V907000)
Received on 19/12/2018
Make
KIA
Model
OPTIMA
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ModelYear
2015
Conequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
NHTSAActionNumber
DP18003
ReportReceivedDate
19/12/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V907000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (20V519000)
Received on 27/08/2020
Make
KIA
Model
OPTIMA
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ModelYear
2015
Conequence
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
NHTSAActionNumber
PE19004
ReportReceivedDate
27/08/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V519000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (21V331000)
Received on 10/05/2021
Make
KIA
Model
OPTIMA
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ModelYear
2015
Conequence
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
NHTSAActionNumber
PE19004
ReportReceivedDate
10/05/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V331000
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