Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Kia optima has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2022 | ENGINE | Rod bearing knocking noise. Vehicle stopped running when slowing down. Car is available for inspecti... |
| May 9, 2022 | ENGINE | At 134000 miles car got a knock on interstate. 5 miles to next exit a loud bang. Then the knock went... |
| Feb 17, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 1 mph, the vehicle started over... |
| Sep 18, 2020 | ENGINE | The engine on my 2010 Kia Optima suddenly seized without warning around 150,000 miles. The vehicle h... |
| Mar 16, 2019 | ENGINE | DRIVING CAR JUST SHUT OFF IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON RD AVERAGE SPEED 40 NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON RESTA... |
| Dec 15, 2015 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING HOME ONE DAY IN DECEMBER 2015, EACH TIME I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT, YIELD SIGN OR SLOW... |
| Jun 30, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS PARKING MY CAR IN A LOT WHEN IT SURGED FORWARD (ACCELERATED SUDDENLY) WITHOUT MY DEPRESSING TH... |