Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows nine common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (103 problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (four problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

The Electrical System problem

The horn stops working, steering heat stop working, control functions and air bag warning. I changed the clock spring and it fixed all those issues the first time but within 6 months all those issues happened again. Is there something more wrong?   Read details...

The Starter problem

My starter would not turn over to start my car after driving it. When I got to my destination I couldn't restart the car and there was smoke coming from under the hood. I had 2 starters put in thinking that was the issue and after the 2nd starter was installed the car still had smoke.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that after turning off and exiting the vehicle, the interior lights remained illuminated. Due the failure, the battery was drained on several occasions requiring a jump start to be able to start-up and drive the vehicle.   Read details...


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