Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car will not start (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Car Will Not Accelerate problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems |
The car is available upon inspection, the car caught on fire after being driven for about 45 mins. Smoke started to come from under the car hood, fire starting dropping from underneath the vehicle and then fire started coming from under the hood of the car. Read details...
While driving on the interstate, my kia Optima stopped accelerating, we were luckily near an exit and were able to pull over to the side of the road. The lights and music stayed on but the car would not start again. Read details...
We started reporting issues this past July to our dealership, kia rivergate in madison, TN. They have had our car in three times and keep telling us theres things "we" need to fix. My car is still on warranty and is under a total engine recall. Read details...