Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 170 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (80 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (32 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My 2015 kia Optima has always had issues with the passenger side window getting stuck. Apparently there was a technical service bulletin, and recalls for the 2016 model but not 2015. My son was driving the vehicle the window got stuck and then shattered into 3 pieces. Read details...
The contact owns a 2020 kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear driver’s side window. The contact discovered that the glass had shattered. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2017 kia Optima. The contact stated that the sun roof exploded without impact while parked in the garage. The contact stated that while in the house she heard an abnormally loud booming sound. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 kia Optima. The contact stated that both the driver’s side and passenger’s side windows opened independently without the driver or occupant input, and the windows failed to roll up while depressing the window switches. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the driver's side window was not functioning. After which, all the windows in the vehicle failed to operate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. Read details...