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2011 Kia optima Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Kia optima has 30 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Kia optima

Engine
190
Steering
100
Lights
74
Electrical
55
Other
32
Brakes
30
Airbags
24
Powertrain
24
Structure
15
Suspension
12
Speed Control
12
Visibility
9

30

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

23V652000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 15, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Sep 24, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Jun 19, 2024SERVICE BRAKESMay 13, 2024, we received a letter from Kia America that parts were available to correct the fire ha...
May 14, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Apr 16, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and coming to a sto...
Apr 3, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Mar 30, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, s...
Feb 29, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Feb 12, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Feb 7, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there ...
Jan 2, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Nov 30, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Nov 23, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Nov 14, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Nov 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and t...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the brakes were making an abnormal noise...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...

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