Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Kia optima has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2008 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | CAR HESITATED ONCE OR TWICE UPON ACCELERATION, COULD NOT RECREATE PROBLEM. 1 WEEK AGO, WHILE TRYING... |
| Apr 21, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | INPUT AND OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR FAILURE. FAILURE OF SENSORS CAUSE TRANSMISSION TO DROP FROM 4TH GEAR T... |
| Oct 29, 2003 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IF THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON THE AIR BAGS WOULD ... |
| Jun 1, 2002 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE WOULD DOWN SHIFT, AND LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD OPERATE IN... |
| Oct 29, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | MY VEHICLE HAS SPENT MORE THAN 35 DAYS IN A KIA AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP INCLUDING TRANSMISSION REPAIRS... |
| Jul 1, 2001 | POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | DT: THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE KEY DOES NOT... |
| Jun 1, 2001 | POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT | VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE AIR CONDITION, AUTO CHECK LIGHT AND AUTOMATIC DOOR ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A/C CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF CAR HAD AT DEALER 2 TIMES BEFORE THEY FIXED .#2 REPLACED ... |