Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Kia optima has 12 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2015 | VISIBILITY | I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS AND HAVE NEVER SEEN SUNVISORS SAG UNTIL I OWNED THIS CAR. I AM VERY DISAPPOIN... |
| Mar 24, 2015 | VISIBILITY | THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN FROM ITS STOWED POSITION, DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVER'S... |
| Jul 3, 2014 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | MESSAGE: I HAVE A 2008 KIA OPTIMA THAT AFTER A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET THAT KIA MOTOR COMPANY HAS AN... |
| Oct 15, 2013 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN VISORS ON THE FRONT PASSENGE... |
| Jun 25, 2013 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | DRIVER SIDE VISOR WOULD NOT GO BACK UP FLUSH TO THE INTERIOR CEILING. I HIT MY HEAD ON IT CONSTANTL... |
| Sep 4, 2012 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE DRIVERS SIDE SUNVISOR BROKE THIS TIME, DROPS DOWN INTO LINE OF SIGHT. THE PASSENGER SIDE SUNVISO... |
| Jul 24, 2012 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA LS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE S... |
| Apr 26, 2012 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR BEGAN FAILING IT WOULDN'T STAY UP ANY LONGER THEN THE INSIDES FINALLY SNAP... |
| Nov 1, 2011 | VISIBILITY | THE SUN VISOR BROKE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. IT WILL NOT STAY UP. I HAVE TRIED ... |
| Jan 1, 2011 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SUN ... |
| Jan 2, 2010 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THIS REPORT IS SIMILAR TO REPORTS 10523036 AND 10523357 IN THIS DATABASE. PASSENGER SIDE VISOR FAILE... |
| Jun 1, 2009 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, AIR WOULD SEEP THROUGH THE WINDOW WHIL... |