Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2010 | VISIBILITY | PASSENGER MIRROR FALLS OFF. *TR |
| Jan 1, 2009 | VISIBILITY | RUSTING OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *TR |
| Jan 5, 2005 | VISIBILITY | VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DEFROSTER. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE ELEMENTS THE WINDOWS... |
| May 3, 2003 | VISIBILITY | THE DESIGN OF THE LARGE OVER VIEW MIRROR, ONLY ALLOWED THE CONSUMER TO SEE HALF OF THE FRONT WINDSHI... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | VISIBILITY | THE LOCATION OF THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR AND SUN VISOR IS OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD.... |