Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 892 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 36 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (710 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On August 25th around 7:00 pm, the vehicle suddenly caught fire while parked after a short test drive. The car had just been purchased a few days prior and was taken to a mechanic for a precautionary inspection. During the test drive, the mechanic parked the vehicle in a residential driveway. Read details...
The contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v331000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle Read details...
2013 kia Optima in August 2019 starting stalling out and wouldn�t start. Then my engine starting knocking. My car would still start but would only go 20-30 mph while make knocking engine noises. Took my kia Optima to the kia dealership. They replaced the engine due to recall. Read details...
I owned my 2015 Optima slx since they have it replaced my engine in kearny mesa dealership I paid out of pocket from repairs labors there is a defects on door panels airbags electricl wiring harness never received any claim compensation settlement from those claim accidents that iam not at fault Read details...
Car engine stopped while driving on highway. Road ranger attempted to jump car off but sparks came and multiple cables were burnt out. . Car would not start. Took it to multiple automotive shop and was advise to contact kia for recall Read details...