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Kia Optima: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows75
model years2005–2020 (12)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
kia.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2005

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2020kia-optima-2020-dct-shudderDual-clutch transmission shudder and failurePOWER TRAIN102021-11 → 2026-061382026-08-23
2020kia-optima-2020-seatbelt-alarm-faultSeat belt alarm activates without causeSEAT BELTS42022-02 → 2024-101382026-08-23
2020kia-optima-2020-anti-theft-vulnerabilityAnti-theft system vulnerable to unauthorized startELECTRICAL SYSTEM32022-07 → 2024-021382026-08-23
2020kia-optima-2020-engine-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption and rod bearing engine failureENGINE962022-02 → 2026-071382026-08-23
2020kia-optima-2020-airbag-non-deploymentAirbags fail to deploy in crashAIR BAGS42020-11 → 2026-021382026-08-23
2020kia-optima-2020-brake-fca-malfunctionForward collision warning and brake system malfunctionSERVICE BRAKES72020-01 → 2024-081382026-08-23
2019kia-optima-2019-paint-peelingPaint peeling and bubbling on Snow White Pearl finishSTRUCTURE202021-12 → 2026-062042026-08-20
2019kia-optima-2019-oil-consumption-failureExcessive oil consumption and premature engine failureENGINE662020-02 → 2026-072042026-08-20
2019kia-optima-2019-fca-malfunctionForward Collision Avoidance system false activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE382020-08 → 2026-072042026-08-20
2019kia-optima-2019-engine-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE62022-11 → 2026-052042026-08-20
2019kia-optima-2019-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS72019-10 → 2023-032042026-08-20
2019kia-optima-2019-service-brake-failureService brake failure to stopSERVICE BRAKES102019-11 → 2025-042042026-08-20
2018optima-2018-brake-pedal-loses-pressureBrake pedal loses pressure or fails to engageSERVICE BRAKES72021-01 → 2026-072302026-08-20
2018optima-2018-trunk-latch-failureTrunk latch fails to open or close properlyUNKNOWN OR OTHER42022-11 → 2025-102302026-08-20
2018optima-2018-theta-ii-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption and Theta II engine failureENGINE1342020-09 → 2026-072302026-08-20
2018optima-2018-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fire while driving or parkedENGINE, FIRERELATED52020-08 → 2024-122302026-08-20
2018optima-2018-headlights-shutoff-autoHeadlights shut off unexpectedly in automatic modeEXTERIOR LIGHTING132020-08 → 2024-102302026-08-20
2018optima-2018-power-steering-lossPower steering loss or lock-up while drivingSTEERING42020-12 → 2025-122302026-08-20
2018optima-2018-airbags-failed-to-deployAir bags failed to deploy in a crashAIR BAGS42020-11 → 2026-072302026-08-20
2017optima-2017-excessive-oil-consumptionExcessive engine oil consumptionENGINE822021-03 → 2026-082542026-08-20
2017optima-2017-headlight-shutoffHeadlights turning off while drivingEXTERIOR LIGHTING82021-03 → 2024-022542026-08-20
2017optima-2017-transmission-shift-issuesTransmission shifting hesitation and clunkingPOWER TRAIN52021-03 → 2023-092542026-08-20
2017optima-2017-stall-loss-of-power-p1326Sudden loss of power and stalling (P1326 knock sensor)ENGINE502021-08 → 2026-052542026-08-20
2017optima-2017-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE72021-03 → 2024-062542026-08-20
2017optima-2017-power-steering-lossIntermittent power steering lossSTEERING82023-11 → 2026-062542026-08-20
2017optima-2017-fca-false-brakingForward collision system false braking activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE52022-09 → 2023-092542026-08-20
2016optima-2016-excessive-oil-consumptionExcessive engine oil consumption between oil changesENGINE462024-05 → 2026-087502026-08-09
2016optima-2016-misfire-limp-modeCylinder misfire, spark plug fouling, and limp modeENGINE242024-04 → 2026-077502026-08-09
2016optima-2016-window-regulator-failurePower window regulator failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM292024-06 → 2026-077502026-08-09
2016optima-2016-paint-bubbling-peelingPaint bubbling and peeling on exterior panelsSTRUCTURE72024-07 → 2026-047502026-08-09
2016optima-2016-roof-antenna-detachmentRoof antenna detachment while drivingSTRUCTURE32024-12 → 2026-047502026-08-09
2016optima-2016-engine-seizure-power-lossEngine seizure and loss of motive power while drivingENGINE552024-04 → 2026-077502026-08-09
2016optima-2016-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE62024-05 → 2026-077502026-08-09
2015optima-2015-engine-seizureEngine seizure and connecting rod bearing failureENGINE702024-06 → 2026-0710032026-08-05
2015optima-2015-paint-delaminationPaint bubbling and peeling from body panelsSTRUCTURE282024-08 → 2026-0710032026-08-05
2015optima-2015-limp-mode-p1326Limp mode with knock sensor code P1326POWER TRAIN, ENGINE92024-06 → 2026-0610032026-08-05
2015optima-2015-stall-loss-of-powerStalling and loss of motive power while drivingENGINE172024-07 → 2026-0710032026-08-05
2015optima-2015-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fire while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING182024-10 → 2026-0710032026-08-05
2015optima-2015-abs-hecu-moduleABS/HECU module leak with brake warning lightsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82024-09 → 2026-0410032026-08-05
2015optima-2015-excessive-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption between oil changesPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE42024-07 → 2025-1210032026-08-05
2015optima-2015-air-bag-warning-lightAir bag warning light and clock spring failureAIR BAGS52024-09 → 2026-0310032026-08-05
2014optima-2014-steering-coupler-noiseSteering coupler noise and playSTEERING212022-11 → 2026-075832026-09-06
2014optima-2014-paint-delaminationSnow White Pearl paint delaminationSTRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER342022-08 → 2026-015832026-09-06
2014optima-2014-recall-parts-unavailableBrake and fuel recall parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE52022-08 → 2026-025832026-09-06
2014optima-2014-hybrid-system-shutdownHybrid system shutdown warningENGINE, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM72023-01 → 2025-085832026-09-06
2014optima-2014-engine-seizureEngine seizure and stallingENGINE752022-09 → 2026-085832026-09-06
2014optima-2014-engine-bay-fireEngine compartment fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM162022-09 → 2026-075832026-09-06
2014optima-2014-airbag-nondeploymentAirbag clock spring non-deploymentAIR BAGS42023-10 → 2025-125832026-09-06
2013optima-2013-steering-coupler-noiseSteering coupler noise and loosenessSTEERING192024-05 → 2026-0813812026-09-05
2013optima-2013-paint-delaminationPaint delamination and peelingSTRUCTURE162024-05 → 2026-0713812026-09-05
2013optima-2013-hecu-brake-recall-partsHECU brake recall parts delaySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC122024-05 → 2026-0413812026-09-05
2013optima-2013-engine-stall-seizureEngine stalling and seizureENGINE492024-05 → 2026-0513812026-09-05
2013optima-2013-engine-cooling-recall-stallEngine seizure under cooling recallENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING182024-07 → 2026-0813812026-09-05
2013optima-2013-electrical-engine-faultElectrical fault with engine warning lightsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE72024-07 → 2026-0213812026-09-05
2012optima-2012-brake-fluid-recall-fireBrake fluid leak recall parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC352023-11 → 2025-059192026-09-04
2012optima-2012-steering-clunk-vibrationSteering clunk and vibration at low speedSTEERING212022-07 → 2026-079192026-09-04
2012optima-2012-paint-delamination-chippingPaint delamination and chippingSTRUCTURE62022-11 → 2025-039192026-09-04
2012optima-2012-engine-stall-failureEngine stall and failure while drivingENGINE882022-07 → 2026-079192026-09-04
2012optima-2012-clock-spring-airbag-hornClock spring failure disabling horn and airbag lightAIR BAGS32026-02 → 2026-059192026-09-04
2011optima-2011-low-beam-headlight-dimmingLow-beam headlight dimming from reflector degradationEXTERIOR LIGHTING342019-09 → 2026-065922026-09-03
2011optima-2011-steering-column-coupler-noiseSteering column coupler noise and stiffnessSTEERING142019-09 → 2024-105922026-09-03
2011optima-2011-windshield-paint-delaminationPaint delamination above the windshieldSTRUCTURE32022-05 → 2025-075922026-09-03
2011optima-2011-theta-ii-engine-seizureTheta II engine knock, seizure, and stallENGINE912019-09 → 2026-085922026-09-03
2011optima-2011-hecu-brake-recall-fireHECU brake-hydraulic recall fire risk with unavailable partsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC202023-11 → 2026-035922026-09-03
2010kia-optima-2010-hard-downshift-lurchHard downshift and lurch near 20 mphPOWER TRAIN262012-02 → 2022-02752026-09-07
2010kia-optima-2010-power-door-lock-failurePower door lock failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM92013-04 → 2017-04752026-09-07
2010kia-optima-2010-engine-seizure-rod-knockEngine seizure and rod-bearing knockENGINE52021-03 → 2026-03752026-09-07
2010kia-optima-2010-airbag-warning-light-sensorAirbag warning light and occupant sensor replacementAIR BAGS102012-10 → 2020-06752026-09-07
2010kia-optima-2010-airbag-nondeployment-crashAirbag non-deployment in collisionAIR BAGS62010-06 → 2018-07752026-09-07
2010kia-optima-2010-engine-stall-while-drivingEngine stall while drivingENGINE42016-04 → 2025-03752026-09-07
2005kia-optima-2005-door-lock-latch-failureDoor lock and latch failure preventing entry or exitLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES892009-02 → 2022-061442026-09-16
2005kia-optima-2005-fuel-tank-leakFuel tank leakFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE102008-04 → 2012-021442026-09-16
2005kia-optima-2005-airbag-warning-lightAir bag warning light illuminationAIR BAGS152008-03 → 2017-061442026-09-16
2005kia-optima-2005-airbag-nondeployment-crashAir bag non-deployment in a crashAIR BAGS62005-09 → 2009-111442026-09-16
2005kia-optima-2005-engine-stall-without-warningEngine stalling without warningENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING42006-09 → 2011-101442026-09-16

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Kia Optima [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/optima
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_kia_optima_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Kia Optima},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/optima}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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