Common Problems with 2012 Kia Optima

Retrospectively, the 2012 Kia Optima had 664 complaints, and 29% of issues had something to do with ENGINE problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2012 Kia Optima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2012 Kia Optima fall into the category of ENGINE. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE 195 STEERING 144 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 63 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 41 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 30 SERVICE BRAKES 29 AIR BAGS 28 POWER TRAIN 27 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 24 SUSPENSION 16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 11 VISIBILITY/WIPER 11 WHEELS 7 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5 TIRES 5 SEATS 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4 SEAT BELTS 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 VISIBILITY 1 EQUIPMENT 1 STRUCTURE 1

Worst 2012 Kia Optima Problems

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

AIR BAGS
2012 Kia Optima September 27, 2019 Victims: 5 Mileage: 240000 miles

10-15 mph t boned a car that ran a red light. air bag didn't go off

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2012 Kia Optima January 25, 2012 Victims: 3 Mileage: 11000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and crashed into the median....

BODY
2012 Kia Optima July 12, 2015 Victims: 2 Mileage: 61900 miles

I was driving with my wife at approximately 70 mph on a flat, freshly paved highway with no overpasses or others cars nearby when all of a sudden an e...

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