3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,750 miles

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problem #4

Jan 212020

Optima

  • 167,000 miles
The air bag just came on a couple days ago. It hasn't been in an accident or anything. The suspension is rough when driving over the smallest thing in the road. Sometimes it just makes a little jump when it tasked gas.

- Richmond, KY, USA

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problem #3

Oct 202010

Optima

  • miles
Air bag light comes on and won't turn off... other problem is both visors won't spring up flopped down... the internet is buzzing about Kia's lack of concern!!

- Covington, WA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 262017

Optima

  • miles
Driver's side visor broke.... passenger side previously broken I filed a complaint years ago....no contact from Kia. This is dangerous!!!! it is a known problem! Kia redesigned the spring....why isn't this being recalled?! I was pulling into a parking spot when it broke.

- Stuart, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 012010

Optima

  • miles
Both driver and passenger side visors failed and are flopping. This is a dangerous situation. The visor is obstructing my view, and hitting my head. I can't see. The faulty part has been re-designed....why no recall"?" I have instructed my family that if I am involved in an accident to sue Kia since they have know about this problem for years!!! passeger side 2010, driver's side 10/2017. I am holding the visors up with bungee cords!!!! this is a know problem with these Kia!!!!!

- Stuart, FL, USA

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