Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (42 problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (six problems).
The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, he noticed the vehicle started smoking heavily from under the hood, and shortly thereafter, the vehicle fully ignited into flames. The vehicle was occupied during the fire. Read details...
2011 kia Optima. Consumer writes in regards to melted wiring harness that's is connected to starter. The consumer stated the after purchasing the vehicle in February, by July the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle died while being driven. Read details...
My car loses power when I use the horn. It happens while parked with the engine on and in traffic. Initially, I thought it was faulty electrical problem because there were 3 active recalls needing to be fixed. Read details...