Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Kia optima has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER A... |
| Jul 7, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. ... |
| Feb 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH... |
| Oct 10, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WAS COMMUTING. I GAVE MY CAR REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND TUNE UPS. THEN THE ENGINE COILS WENT OUT. THE... |
| May 15, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AND MY CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I GOT I... |
| May 12, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RUNS WELL, BUT THE ENGIN... |
| Aug 10, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE DEALERS... |
| Dec 2, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | MOTOR MOUNTS AND PULLEYS DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL BE MY THIRD TIME TO THE SHOP IN LESS THAN A MONTH. THE... |
| Mar 24, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RY TIME IT RAINS AND OUR COUNTY DIRT ROAD GETS WET AND MUDDY. MUD SPLASHES UP INTO THE ENGINE COMPAR... |
| Jul 13, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. NO IMPACT REPORTED.... |
| Jun 11, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. IN JUNE OF 2004, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED WHILE DRIVING ... |
| Mar 1, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES | I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2004 KIA OPTIMA AND PAID IN FULL. I PURCHASED FOR THE 10 YR WARRANTY AND EXT... |