Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Kia optima has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE CAR WILL RUN FINE, THEN ENGINE WILL START TO MISFIRE. THEN LOSE POWER (PUT THE GAS PETAL TO THE... |
| Mar 6, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS... |
| Jan 27, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I JUST BOUGHT MY 05 OPTIMA. IT ALSO TURNS ITSELF OFF--WHEN IT WANTS TO. AT FIRST-IT JUST DID IT IN R... |
| Sep 18, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED ... |
| Aug 22, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT INCIDENT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERM... |
| Jul 14, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FROM THE DAY I HAVE PULLED MY CAR OFF THE LOT ONE YEAR AGO I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. THE FIRS... |