Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Kia optima has 8 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2004 Kia Optima. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle would not s... |
| Aug 1, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO START AFTER FUEL FILL-UP. IT GOT WORSE AFTER EACH FILL UP. TRIED PUTTING FUEL... |
| Jul 23, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT | THE FUEL SYSTEM IS GIVING ME PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEMS I HAVE CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP 3 TIM... |
| Jul 14, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE | DRIVER DOOR REFUSED TO OPEN. I HAVE A DISABILITY SO THIS CREATED A HUGE PROBLEM FOR ME. WHEN I PUT G... |
| Mar 17, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. T... |
| Nov 8, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESS... |
| Sep 29, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PURCHASED 2004 KIA OPTIMA EX NEW. HAVE HAD FUSE BLOCK REPLACED W/IN 15000 MILES. NOW, THE FUEL PUMP ... |
| Jan 24, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE GAS CAP WAS... |