Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2011 Kia Optima.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am submitting a complaint regarding my 2011 Kia Optima (VIN: [XXX] ), which is currently experiencing significant eng… |
| 2026-02-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving in the highway doing about 80mph passing a semi truck when all of a sudden my vehicle went from 80 down t… |
| 2026-01-31 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 1 | While driving the Kia on the highway (in the passing lane on Route 93, Boston, MA), the hood of the car flew open and s… |
| 2026-01-15 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2025-07-23 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Paint is peeling off in large pieces despite there being no damage. We have the pearl white color. |
| 2025-06-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The Engine locked up while driving down the highway at 60mph. Not possible for inspection vehicle currently broke down … |
| 2025-06-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The car just keep doing weird stuff with the lights. It want go off all the time the key went work the cv joints are po… |
| 2025-04-20 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The airbag warning light on the dashboard stays on continuously and will not go off. |
| 2025-02-19 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling s… |
| 2025-01-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) experienced an electrical short circuit and engine hardly running. |
| 2024-09-24 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2024-09-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was a notchy feel in the steering wh… |
| 2024-09-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Not sure what to do. I scheduled a recall fix for this HECU fuse with our city KIA dealer. When I went they told me … |
| 2024-08-31 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have gone to two Kia Dealers to get my recall on the HECU fixed and they will not help me. I was told that they did … |
| 2024-08-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2 weeks ago my 2011 Kia Optima's engine died while driving. I am the 2nd owner of the car and bought it in summer of 20… |
| 2024-07-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | After getting HECU recall done , it has caused issues with the HECU module to where the brake lights no longer work and… |
| 2024-06-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Mi carro estaba bien ninguna luz de testigos prendidos de pronto iba por la carretera conduciendo se freno y se apago g… |
| 2024-06-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | 1- Steering wheel. Yes 2- Not sure if something was going to happen while driving whether da or night or long distance … |
| 2024-06-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Recall states to not drive vehicle due to HECU which can result in an engine compartment fire. I have contacted 3 deale… |
| 2024-06-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | May 13, 2024, we received a letter from Kia America that parts were available to correct the fire hazard detailed in NH… |
| 2024-05-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I could not brake and almost caused a car accident. Brakes gave out, no gas, it smelled like it was going to catch on f… |
| 2024-05-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We had someone hit our vehicle and our ins co totalled the vehicle instead of repairing it due to the check engine ligh… |
| 2024-05-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Recall for HECU fuse. Dealer made appointment to fix the cancelled saying fix was no longer available by Kia. Kia shoul… |
| 2024-05-14 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2024-04-16 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and coming to a stop, there was an abn… |
| 2024-04-03 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2024-03-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled smoke in… |
| 2024-03-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On [XXX] while driving my oil light came on. Since I assumed I was low on oil, I proceeded to nearest gas station, appr… |
| 2024-02-29 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2024-02-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2024-02-24 | ENGINE | No | 1 | The contact called on behalf of an insurer who owned a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while the client was on… |
| 2024-02-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Known recall since Sept 2023, but Kia has not provided any dealerships with parts to repair (we have tried multiple dea… |
| 2024-02-12 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2024-02-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | There's something going on at the Kia dealership in Wake Forest (Westgate). Per the current recall notice, the lights c… |
| 2024-02-07 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor … |
| 2024-01-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | car could catch on fire ,recall for 5 months not repaired yet!!!! |
| 2024-01-09 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | While driving on the road, I came to a stop at an intersection. While waiting for the green light the engine stopped ru… |
| 2024-01-02 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2023-12-23 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Check engine has failed. Glow relay stuck on or knock sensor or engine warranty. I don't know. Kia service will find ou… |
| 2023-11-30 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2023-11-23 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2023-11-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Unknown |
| 2023-11-14 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2023-11-01 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and the malfunction warn… |
| 2023-10-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | NHTSA Recall |
| 2023-09-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | A recall has been issued for my 2011 Kia Optima. I received a letter from the NHTSA with my VIN on it. I am concerned a… |
| 2023-09-25 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2023-09-25 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2023-09-25 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the brakes were making an abnormal noise. There was an abno… |
| 2023-09-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Unknown. The vehicle has this recall and Kia still doesn’t have a solution. It’s been more than 6 months and I want to … |