Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 46 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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Tl the contact owns a 2016 kia Optima. When the contact pushed the button behind the rear passenger seat to release the seats, the headrest detached and struck the contact on the left eye. The contact sustained an eye injury, but medical attention was not required. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the driver's side seat would inadvertently lower without driver input. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. Read details...
The electric drivers seat has failed. Motors not engaged. Fuse link ok. Dealership replaced control panel. Still no power to seat. Seat is now in forward position. Read details...
2012-2014 kia Optima and possibly other cars. Headrest position is very much incorrect. This is a safety issue that could lead to many people being paralyzed or killed as in a similar manor as happened to race car driver dale earnhardt. Here's a link to picture. . . Read details...