Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Kia optima has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES |
| Jul 9, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN PLACING THE CAR IN PARK THE CAR ISN'T RECOGNIZING THAT THE CAR IS PARKED CAUSING IT TO CONTINUE... |
| Nov 10, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM DRIVE AND ROLLS AWAY. |
| Feb 21, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON FEBRUARY 21 2015 I DROVE THE CAR TO THE STORE WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OU... |
| Oct 22, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TODAY, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN MY 2008 KIA, I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY HOME. THIS IS A RECURRING... |
| Mar 4, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | FEBRUARY 2013 STARTED EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. EXAMPLE: REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT STOPPED WORKI... |
| Sep 5, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE... |
| Jul 21, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS JAMMED. I PULLED IT A FEW TIMES AND IT BECAME UNJAMMED AND I FASTE... |
| Mar 19, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I CALLED KIA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHEN LOCKED MY KEYS IN THE TRUCK OF MY 2008 KIA OPTIMA ACCIDENTLY. ... |
| Sep 18, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE SUN ... |
| Jun 24, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING OR IN MOTION, THE AIR BAG WARNI... |
| Jan 1, 1901 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS DIM AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES OR JUST S... |