10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,811 miles

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problem #103

Dec 222023

Optima 4-cyl

  • miles
Passenger door handle fell off in my hand. Worried the orhers will do the same. When I called the dealership in Cocoa FL they said that was the 5th call for door handles falling off this week. There was a recall for kia door handles in Canada. 5 calls to one dealership in a week! Multiply that by all the dealerships in the USA and add the ones that don't go through the dealerships. I believe it is worth an investigation into a recall.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #102

Dec 012023

Optima

  • miles
Unknown

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #101

Dec 212023

Optima

  • miles
There seems to be some oil burning off when I drive. But none leaking on the ground. My car is consuming oil. Also if I press the gas to speed up, my car will stall a bit and then some black smoke will exit my exhaust.

- Burien, WA, USA

problem #100

Jun 152023

Optima

  • miles
engine died while driving 45 on highway, tow to garage and was told to take to dealership because of a recall for my engine. towed the car to the dealership and they check and are telling me that my car engine wasn't covered and I would have to paid for the repair. I was told the problem was the engine manufactured with the rod bearing issue. My safety was at risk because car died on a state highway.

- Branson, MO, USA

problem #99

Jan 042022

Optima

  • 141,727 miles
Something is so wrong with my car, I can not see through the UVO screen no sound at all, can not detect my car key unless I put my key on dashboard. UVO works and dies instantly. Something in computer part of my KIA is BAD not operating normal. I take my car to KIA in Lithonia GA still NO HELP!! NO KIA DEALER WILL HELP ME UNLESS I PAY A HIGH DOLLAR! My 2015 Kia Optima EX needs help.

- Madison, GA, USA

problem #98

Oct 132023

Optima

  • miles
The paint on my Kia is abnormally bubbling and flaking off.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #97

Aug 192023

Optima

  • miles
Windows were broken and steering column was broken in to. Car was stolen and spray painted the seats and front end was smashed.Car was totaled

- Minneapolis , MN, USA

problem #96

Sep 272023

Optima

  • miles
My car is dragging/hesitant to pick up speed. While on the highway, it takes a while to reach minimal speed. No warning lights are on, but one mechanic advised code, under turbo boost. My steering wheel vibrates at speeds above 40 mph (unsure if it's related to turbo), but no one seems to be able to find the core of the problem for repair, Kia dealership included. I've been trying to seek repair for close to a year, without satisfaction.

- Euclid, OH, USA

problem #95

Sep 112023

Optima

  • miles
My sunroof basically spontaneously combusted while I was driving, sending tiny shards of glass flying. Thank goodness my sunshade was closed to catch all the glass shards and that no vehicles or bystanders were nearby to be hit by glass. The loud noise startled me but I was able to keep calm enough to drive the car to a safe location to inspect what had happened

- Ponchatoula, LA, USA

problem #94

Sep 062023

Optima

  • miles
I have a 2015 Snow White Pearl Kia Optima. My car have several spots where the paint has started to boil and peel off the car. The peeling has spread to all over the car and I can see new spots that start off looking like a cigarette burn, you can also see where the paints bubbles up.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #93

Sep 042023

Optima

  • miles
The paint is chipping off in large pieces. We hand wash this vehicle and the paint will just chip right off.

- West Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #92

Jul 262022

Optima

  • miles
Pearl white paint is peeling and chipping. I have photos, paint Samples and Receipts from having to repair to prevent rust.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

problem #91

Jul 052023

Optima

  • miles
Paint peeling appears to be a defect in paint it is the Pearl White Paint

- Brentwood, CA, USA

problem #90

Jul 022023

Optima

  • miles
Car was stolen because of kia issue

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #89

May 012023

Optima

  • miles
The paint on my white 2015 kia optima is coming off and when my windshield was replaced more paint came off on the roof above the windshield.

- Johnston, RI, USA

problem #88

Mar 162023

Optima

  • miles
My paint is bubbling, chipping and is destroyed for no reason. I was my car by hand with a special car wash soap and dry it with a shammy. I took pictures and within 2 months of having my car sit the paint it boiling? I have seen claims ona facebook page this is happening to other Kia models. My friend just got his Prius painted due to the same issue *same color Pearl White~ !!!!

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #87

Apr 272023

Optima

  • miles
Driving down a highway and my engine completely turned off. I was lucky enough to make it to the edge safely, but my car would not start. Had it towed to a Kia dealership where they told me since the reset never took place, they would not honor the recall. I-??ve only had the car 3 months and was not alerted of any recalls at my last oil change.

- Harriman, TN, USA

problem #86

Jan 022023

Optima

  • miles
My 2015 Kia is burning 1. a lot of oil and 2. The second is the car smells of gas scared it is one that will catch fire

- Mechanicsburg , OH, USA

problem #85

Feb 102023

Optima

  • miles
In early February, my Kia was broken into and attempted to be stolen. There has been a lot of word going around about how Kia-??s are easy to steal. My car fell victim to the viral trend of Kia theft. The damage done to my car included a broken window and my whole steering column ripped apart. The anti-theft protection has now become a safety issue because of the lack of industry standards for theft protection. I am still unable to drive my car because of the part shortage. I have been unable to drive my car for months.

- Minneapolis , MN, USA

problem #84

Apr 012023

Optima

  • miles
The paint on my pearl white 2015 Kia started chipping around windshield areas a few years ago. Front, side and back. Now the whole trunk is coming off and an area around rear passenger side. It just keeps spreading and I am so embarrassed and frustrated. My car is in great condition. no dents, no accidents! I take good care of it and this is what it looks like? Not right and Kia needs to do something about it.

- Santa Clarita, CA, USA

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