Major Problems with Kia Optima Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Kia Optima

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Kia Optima.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Optima	8
2018 Optima	23
2017 Optima	29
2016 Optima	116
2015 Optima	252
2014 Optima	222
2013 Optima	533
2012 Optima	520
2011 Optima	417
2010 Optima	63
2009 Optima	106
2008 Optima	123
2007 Optima	157
2006 Optima	153
2005 Optima	142
2004 Optima	221
2003 Optima	139
2002 Optima	103
2001 Optima	141

Worst 3 Kia Optima complaints

2008 Kia Optima VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 6

2013 Kia Optima ENGINE Victims: 5 Mileage: 33600 miles

Browse Kia Optima complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, STEERING and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Optima owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE my kia optima 2014 started a noise near the engine that sounds like a clapping noise. the first kia dealer...	974 ~ 77577 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. the contact was driving 50 mph when the power steering assist failed....	482 ~ 40220 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we had taken our car to the dealership for a regular oil change. they advised that there was a recall...	384 ~ 63844 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owned a 2014 kia optima. while driving 20 mph the contact's vehicle was crashed into on the...	348 ~ 56091 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the problem is sporadic but happens frequently. if i press the gas pedal to increase my speed whether from a...	244 ~ 66300 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my rear passenger door lock stopped working. the door will not unlock. i called the dealership while i was still...	228 ~ 74583 miles
POWER TRAIN when leaving a stop sign .red light or a drive way . some times the car won't go when gas...	208 ~ 55138 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. while driving at night the headlights failed to provide enough lighting on...	167 ~ 54296 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE driving southbound on i-95 in virginia i heard a loud explosion like a gunshot. moments later i heard the sound...	158 ~ 74642 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i complained to the dealer about the rough ride and harsh ride but was told not to worry. i then...	146 ~ 48002 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was trying to back in between2 vehicles in the church parking lot. and while doing so with my foot...	112 ~ 43067 miles
SUSPENSION i complained to the dealer about the rough ride and harsh ride but was told not to worry. i then...	110 ~ 64490 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM when leaving a stop sign .red light or a drive way . some times the car won't go when gas...	109 ~ 70199 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL hi my name is [xxx]i have 2014 kia optima lx. i have the car since it had 2 miles and...	61 ~ 56159 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. the contact stated that the windshield wipers would leave streaks and smear...	54 ~ 48472 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owned a 2014 kia optima lx. the contact stated while driving at approximately 60 mph the vehicle...	52 ~ 27971 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact was driving a rented 2010 kia optima. the consumer stated she stopped the vehicle while the gear...	49 ~ 20568 miles
WHEELS 2014 kia optima sxl turbo. wife's car. drives in eco mode 99% of the time. hankook optimo h431 tire size...	45 ~ 55670 miles
SEAT BELTS i was attempting to get out of the car. i unbuckled my seatbelt and then leaned forward to pickup something...	43 ~ 54945 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia optima . while driving approximately 25 mph and up the vehicle began to...	43 ~ 83121 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY driving southbound on i-95 in virginia i heard a loud explosion like a gunshot. moments later i heard the sound...	36 ~ 37360 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the front passager door handle snapped in half. one week later the drivers door handle snapped in half while being	35 ~ 69346 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the front driver side...	35 ~ 43843 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION whinning in the front end brakes are grabbing and and thumping in the front end when you hit a bump.	33 ~ 77075 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when stopped at a stop sign or light and trying to go after the light turns green accelerator won't go...	32 ~ 52822 miles
SEATS 2012-2014 kia optima and possibly other cars. headrest position is very much incorrect. this is a safety issue that could...	31 ~ 44803 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. the contact stated that the keyless remote would not unlock the vehicle. the...	31 ~ 38175 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN bought a kia optima a few months ago and recently it has developed a dangerous shifting pattern when down shifting...	28 ~ 28480 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns 2011 kia optima. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked on an incline when it rolled...	25 ~ 25202 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. the contact stated that the low beam headlamps did not illuminate far...	24 ~ 36275 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia optima. the contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated only when someone...	23 ~ 18502 miles
TIRES on nov 22nd my son was driving in detroit at 11pm when the back passenger tire blew. went to the...	19 ~ 22844 miles
STRUCTURE this is not a safety problem. the carpet has worn through (threadbare) just in front of the driver seat. i...	18 ~ 48077 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was parking my car in a lot when it surged forward (accelerated suddenly) without my depressing the accelerator causing...	16 ~ 23486 miles
EQUIPMENT making a call with my bluetooth equipped in the vehicle looked down to verify connection by the time i looked...	12 ~ 37440 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE 2013 kia optima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering to the right *tgw the consumer also stated sometimes the...	9 ~ 33304 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS the passenger air bag warning light stays illuminated when my wife sits in the passenger seat. since she only weighs...	9 ~ 41489 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE rotted sub frame on 2002 kia optima. kia does not want to consider this their problem. *tr...	9 ~ 106478 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES all 4 hankook optimo 225/45/18 tires that came with my 2012 kia optima sx vehicle developed a bubble in the...	8 ~ 26104 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. the contact stated that the horn activated intermittently. the dealer diagnosed that...	7 ~ 10587 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia optima. the contact stated that the red warning lights fuel level indicator radio...	7 ~ 21124 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT summer of 2007 a/c would not work sporadically. february 1 2008 i had my personal mechanic come to my house...	7 ~ 22286 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS bought kia optima on june 22 2004 vin# [xxx] and have since had seven service appointments replaced two sets of...	7 ~ 29838 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the key will not turn to start the vehicle consistently. *js...	6 ~ 22649 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY gas pedal would not work. avis puts rubber floor mats over cloth floor mats that have hooks embedded in time...	6 ~ 23767 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who was the driver and owner of a 2013 kia optima...	5
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. while driving approximately 70 mph and attempting to depress the brake pedal...	5 ~ 56400 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2008 kia optima. consumer writes in regards to problem with ignition. *ld the consumer stated the ignition would stick the	5 ~ 4633 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked on a flat surface...	5 ~ 4747 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i bought a new 2006 kia optima ex in apr 2006. sept 2006 the key fobs quit working and the...	5 ~ 31673 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. upon entering the vehicle the doors independently locked. in addition the front...	5 ~ 14047 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i have took my car in numerous time for the squeking brakes. also the thermostat has been replaced for the...	5 ~ 29800 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES car sometimes will not start when brake pedal is pressed & ing switch is pressed ??? *tr...	4 ~ 34359 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. the contact stated that when inserting a cd into the cd player it...	4 ~ 39 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. while driving 30 mph the anti-lock brakes failed. the contact veered off the...	4 ~ 15421 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated when pumping fuel into the fuel tank the fuel blew back out of the gas tank...	4 ~ 49592 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: while driving on the road at 75 mph vehicle stalled. the engine shut down. also electrical system shut down....	4 ~ 11870 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. while driving 35 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the...	3 ~ 53400 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contacts owns a 2012 kia optima. while driving at 30 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed...	3 ~ 67667 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 2013 kia optima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle windshield visibility issues. *smd the consumer stated when it rained the...	3 ~ 43000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. the contact stated that the factory design rear view window was difficult...	3 ~ 7750 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. the contact stated that the horn activated intermittently. the dealer diagnosed that...	3 ~ 4844 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES there is no spare tire and only a inflation kit. a blowout of the sidewall cannot be repaired with this...	3 ~ 3067 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2011 kia optima lx. car pulls to the left at all speeds but most significantly at speeds above 60mph. this...	3 ~ 29783 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. the contact was concerned because an owners manual was not included with the...	3
PARKING BRAKE parking brake indicator light exterior lighting brake lights. the rear stop lamp and tail lamp bulb have a definite malfunction....	3 ~ 56233 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER excessive check engine on.....all tests were done on fuel system and everything was diagnosed as functioning. *tr...	3 ~ 85487 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT on 11/05/07 our 2006 kia optima lx was taken is the shop for a fifth time since a squealing noise...	3 ~ 5316 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the gas cap was removed and replaced...	3 ~ 85664 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states the vehicle stalled out without warning. the dealer has been notified. please provide additional information.*jb...	3 ~ 18000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. while driving various speeds white smoke was present coming from the exhaust...	2 ~ 61720 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2006 kia optima. consumer writes in regards to clutch and engine light turn on and off. ld js...	2
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. the contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately...	2 ~ 48500 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2009 kia optima was parked. when i put the key in it would not turn the car on. the...	2 ~ 30625 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i have found the traction control to be too drastic at times. when pulling on to a highway there is...	2 ~ 82500 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING 2014 kia optima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering problems. *smd the consumer stated the steering issue caused the...	2 ~ 22093 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i purchased this new car in january and have had a difficult time adapting to the blind spots out of...	2 ~ 35000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while driving the backup camera came on. all the functions on the stereo were not working. this is the second...	2 ~ 2150 miles
CHILD SEAT purchased a sunshine kids radian xtsl and installed it rearfacing in the back center seat of a 2010 kia optima.	2
INTERIOR LIGHTING my concern involves illumination of the instrument panel. when driving on a bright day the panel illumination is so dim...	2 ~ 29957 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE i bought a new 2006 kia optima ex in apr 2006. sept 2006 the key fobs quit working and the...	2 ~ 1000 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY driver's side seat electric switch does not work driver's side mirror electric switch does not work both keyless entry remotes	2 ~ 27500 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated no matter...	2 ~ 1396 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS we purchased our 2007 kia optima this year in april and ever since we've had the car we've had issues...	2 ~ 25 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph the charging system's warning light illuminated. the vehicle stalled and was coasted...	2 ~ 64906 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL dt*: the contact stated while traveling through an intersection at 25 mph. the vehicle was struck on the driver's front...	2 ~ 18500 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph the vehicle accelerated without warning. the vehicle was taken to...	2 ~ 9250 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle was involved in a single car accident impacting a fixed median curb. the car was towed to a repair...	2 ~ 47850 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving my 2002 kia optima my stereo headlights dashlights would cut out while driving. i took it in to...	2 ~ 4476 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when braking vehicle vibrated severely. vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that the front brake rotors	2 ~ 27950 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while at a complete stop because of road construction the consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle at 40...	2 ~ 4000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while turning in either direction there was heavy vibration in the steering wheel. the consumer also heard a loud clicking...	2 ~ 10015 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while slowing down to exit off mass pike i was doing about 30-35 and so were the other cars i...	2
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM power door locks would lock and unlock by themselves trapping the driver. the engine would stall. both would occur intermittently/simutaneously....	2 ~ 2500 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer state while traveling at 40 mph in result of rear ending another vehicle driver side seat belt did not	2
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the accelerator pedal sticks and the vehicle randomly starts. *jg ph...	2
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood released while in motion folded back over windshield and roof top totally blinding driver while in motion. vehicle was...	1 ~ 130000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. while operating the vehicle the rear brake lights would not illuminate. the	1 ~ 70000 miles
WARNINGS > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia optima. while operating the vehicle at various speeds the forward collision warning system...	1 ~ 300 miles
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia optima. while operating the vehicle at various speeds the forward collision warning system...	1 ~ 300 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia optima. while driving 40 mph smoke appeared from the rear exhaust pipe. the...	1 ~ 30168 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE 2012 kia optima. consumer writes in regards to engine connecting rod safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the turbocharger had	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2008 kia optima. consumer writes in regards to problem with ignition. *ld the consumer stated the ignition would stick the	1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when the car encounters a hill and needs to downshift either to climb or to hold back the speed when...	1 ~ 7 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia optima. while driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn the front...	1 ~ 133313 miles
VALVE > TIRES whinning in the front end brakes are grabbing and and thumping in the front end when you hit a bump.	1 ~ 69000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > PASSENGER SIDE > FRONTAL while driving on hywy 80 west hit black ice lost control of vehicle. vehicle spun and then flipped end over...	1 ~ 73500 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia optima. after starting the vehicle flames started to emit from underneath the hood...	1 ~ 220000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES this started in june 2014 during the mid summer. the trunk would come open while just sitting there or come...	1 ~ 9987 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING second failure of brake switch. esc off light comes on intermittently while driving. unsure if brake lights are working if...	1 ~ 97000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC upon routine inspection of vehicle my repair garage noted that brake lines were quite rusted and stated that they could	1 ~ 129000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE the gasket edge for the panoramic sun roof dry rotted and cracked at around 9 000 miles. the entire stationary	1 ~ 9000 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT i learned that some users of the super latch belt on the radian 80sl car seat were experiencing loosening of...	1
LATCH STRAP > CHILD SEAT purchased a sunshine kids radian xtsl and installed it rearfacing in the back center seat of a 2010 kia optima.	1
LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT the fuel system is giving me problem after problem after problems i have changed the fuel pump 3 times in...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER the fuel system is giving me problem after problem after problems i have changed the fuel pump 3 times in...	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl*the contact owns 2007 kia optima ls. when the vehicle was parked the shifter cable disconnected and would not go...	1 ~ 73000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. she stated that while driving making left and right turns or driving in...	1 ~ 62000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY rusting of windshield wipers. *tr...	1 ~ 110120 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 1) no events leading to failure no indication of a pending failure. no lights came on and the car was...	1 ~ 40000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. while driving approximately 10 mph in rainy conditions the windshield wipers completely failed....	1 ~ 16803 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT on november 3 2007 my wife and daughter brought our 2001 kia optima to atlantic kia in lindenhurst ny for...	1 ~ 79000 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver's side seat electric switch does not work driver's side mirror electric switch does not work both keyless entry remotes	1 ~ 55000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. the contact stated that gasoline was leaking from the bottom of the vehicle....	1 ~ 68970 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. while driving at an unknown speed the contact heard a grinding noise coming...	1 ~ 80000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION since purchasing my 2001 kia optima i have had nothing but difficulty. i purchased an extended warranty at the dealership...	1 ~ 14000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING dt: steering mechanism problem caused the contact's vehicle to veered to the right. this caused vehicle to collide with a	1 ~ 18000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while changing a flat tire the jack which was provided with the vehicle bent and collapsed under the weight of	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: consumer purchased vehicle in february 2005 and the brakes squealed when vehicle was bought. consumer took vehicle to dealer...	1 ~ 69353 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM ry time it rains and our county dirt road gets wet and muddy. mud splashes up into the engine compartment...	1 ~ 23682 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the standard safety strap in the middle rear seat will not securely fasten the child seat. after a period of...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY vehicle is experiencing problems with the defroster. when the vehicle is in the elements the windows on the left side...	1 ~ 9000 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving my 2002 kia optima my stereo headlights dashlights would cut out while driving. i took it in to...	1 ~ 52 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION consumer stated the alarm system failed . as a result a child was trapped inside because the vehicle doors locked.*ak...	1 ~ 64399 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING irregular occurrences of steering problem leaking power steering rack. *bf since the initial repair of the power steering rack the...	1 ~ 4200 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE bought kia optima on june 22 2004 vin# [xxx] and have since had seven service appointments replaced two sets of...	1 ~ 3200 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while at a complete stop because of road construction the consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle at 40...	1 ~ 8000 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my wife & i own a 2001 kia optima with power locks. twice the power locks have failed. the first...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM wiring to the drivers' side body lights blows the fuse. fuses last only a few days. *jb...	1 ~ 40000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle came equipped with an automatic switch to turn the headlights on or use the manual switch. when the...	1 ~ 31 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the design of the large over view mirror only allowed the consumer to see half of the front windshield. *jb...	1 ~ 31 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i was involved in a crash on nov 02. i was broadsided by a truck (f150 type veh.) in an...	1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i was involved in a crash on nov 02. i was broadsided by a truck (f150 type veh.) in an...	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the driver's view. dealer has inspected the vehicle and could no correct the problem.	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while applying brakes there is a loud squeaking noise coming from wheels. dealership is aware of problem.*aki...	1
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers do not work in snow must be repaired ofter .windows regulators need to be replaced however dealer that...	1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER approximately 2 months after purchase the gas dial would not read full even when the tank was practically overflowing with...	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY blower motor stopped operating vehicle taken to dealer on two occasions before correction was made. feel free to provide any	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION while driving 40-50 mph door locks engaged numerous times then vehicle stalled. vehicle has been at dealer since then. safety	1

FAQ

What year Kia Optima is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 19 years, Kia Optima models of 2019, 2018, 2017 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Kia Optima?

Kia Optima models of 2013 and 2012 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...