Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Kia optima has 14 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
14
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
11V153000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THA...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO R... |
| Nov 1, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2006 KIA OPTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CLUTCH AND ENGINE LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF. *LD *JS |
| Feb 25, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | SC088:11V-153,I CAN'T PUT MY CAR IN PART NOR CAN I GO IN REVERSE. MY KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | I PURCHASED A 2006 KIA OPTIMA 1 MONTH AGO. USED CAR DEALER DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY PAST RECALLS OR MECH... |
| Jan 27, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 11V153000 POWE... |
| Mar 25, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | CALLED BOTH SERVICE DEALERSHIPS AND MAIN KIA OFFICES ABOUT RECALLS TO MY CAR CONCERNING AIRBAGS AND ... |
| Sep 13, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY VEHICLE KEEPS ACCELERATING AND SLOWING DOWN RANDOMLY BETWEEN GEARS. CAN ACCELERATE ON. ITS OWN AN... |
| Aug 17, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | KEYLESS ENTRY ON DRIVERSIDE ONLY LOCKED ME IN AND OUT OF THE CAR. LOCK WILL ONLY OPEN 1/2 OF THE WAY... |
| Apr 6, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WH... |
| Mar 11, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY KIA OPTIMA 2006 HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS: BAD OXYGEN SENSOR, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND MOST RECENT... |
| Jun 27, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,TIRES,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE SUN VISOR DOES NOT STAY UP. THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS VISION IMPAIRMENT. THE SWITCH ... |
| Apr 1, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWNSH... |
| Aug 21, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | THE VEHICLE IS AN OPTIMA 2006.5 MODEL YEAR. WHEN SLOWING (BRAKING) AND THEN RESUMING (ACCELERATING) ... |
| Mar 9, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2006 KIA OPTIMA IS NOW IN THE KIA DEALER FOR REPAIR OF THE CLUTCH, BALL BEARING, SOME TYPE OF PLA... |