Kia Optima - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Kia Optima

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Kia Optima, for which Kia has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Kia Optima. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Kia Optima have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Optima’s Issues in the EU

All Optima’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Optima’s Issues in the UK

KIA OPTIMA (2015 – 2018) – Premature wear of the connecting rod bearings
on 13/11/2023
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 […]
KIA OPTIMA (2017 – 2019) – THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ASSIST
on 04/08/2019
KIA OPTIMA (28/09/2017 – 21/05/2019) RECALL: Problem description: The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system may have problems identifying stationary […]
KIA OPTIMA – BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION
on 03/08/2018
KIA OPTIMA ( 12/08/2010 – 24/04/2011) DEFECT: The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the […]