What is the most common problem with KIA Optima? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Kia Optima Problems
KIA OPTIMA (2015 – 2018) – Premature wear of the connecting rod bearings
KIA OPTIMA (2015-12-04 – 2018-09-13) RECALL: Problem description: Certain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of the connecting rod bearings
KIA OPTIMA (2017 – 2019) – THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ASSIST
KIA OPTIMA (28/09/2017 – 21/05/2019) RECALL: Problem description: The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system may have problems identifying stationary vehicles.
KIA OPTIMA – BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION
KIA OPTIMA ( 12/08/2010 – 24/04/2011) DEFECT: The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Kia Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Kia Optima Problems
- Kia Optima (2011 – 2013)on 12/07/2025
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability […]
- Kia Optima (2010 – 2015)on 14/02/2025
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability […]
- Kia Optima (2011 – 2018)on 27/08/2023
Due to a manufacturing error, the engine might overheat due to fuel or oil leaks and subsequently break down. This may endanger the following traffic and can […]
Currently 7104 Recalls