Common Problems with 2009 Kia Optima

Retrospectively, the 2009 Kia Optima had 139 complaints, and 19% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2009 Kia Optima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2009 Kia Optima fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 26 POWER TRAIN 25 SERVICE BRAKES 16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11 ENGINE 11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8 STEERING 6 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 SUSPENSION 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 VISIBILITY 1 STRUCTURE 1 SEAT BELTS 1 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1 CHILD SEAT 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1

Worst 2009 Kia Optima Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2009 Kia Optima February 18, 2010 Victims: 1 Mileage: 12000 miles

Bought a kia optima a few months ago and recently it has developed a dangerous shifting pattern when down shifting from 2nd to 1st about 20mph it jerk...

AIR BAGS
2009 Kia Optima December 1, 2011 Victims: 1 Mileage: 38076 miles

Tl* the driver owns a 2009 kia optima. the contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 30 mph when another vehicle crashed into her. th...

SERVICE BRAKES
2009 Kia Optima November 22, 2013

Per nhtsa recall number 13v114 i took my 2009 kia optima to koons kia in woodbridge on 11/21/2013 to replace my vehicle's stop lamp switch. the nex...

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