One problem related to alternator/generator/regulator has been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2012 Optima.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact took the vehicle to don franklin somerset kia (60 highway 2227, somerset, ky 42503, (606) 679-1177) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). After the repair, the vehicle stalled multiple times while driving various speeds and all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the same dealer where the alternator, battery fuse, and battery were replaced; however, the failures persisted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.