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 (102 problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (four problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

The Electrical System problem

A issue with the valve cover gasket leaking into the engine causing a misfire. Making the car suddenly stop while driving which is very unsafe. I took the car to the dealership and they want to charge me for the repairs.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Kia Optima 2012 with 43000 miles horn doesn�t work while steering wheel turned to the right. It works fine while steering straight/left but the moment turned right horn will only click/ no sound. I do have the airbag light on don�t know if it is related.   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...


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