Rearview System Braking problems of the 2016 Kia Motor Optima

Two problems related to rearview system braking have been reported for the 2016 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2016 Optima.

1 Rearview System Braking problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2023

We were backing up of out a parking spot at the local 7 eleven and another car almost cream us till the associate that was outside at the moment yelled out a warning.

2 Rearview System Braking problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2023

My complaint is regarding the rear windshield, which came with the vehicle when I purchased it new in 2016 from a kia dealership (santa fe kia, santa fe, new mexico). The Optima has never been in an accident. Over the last several years, the rear windshield has become increasingly blurry making it difficult to see traffic behind me. This situation is worse particularly at night. The blurriness is both from the outside looking in and inside looking out. I have called several kia dealers and they claim that they are not aware of the problem, and have told me that the windshield is not warranted.




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