Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Kia optima has 30 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
30
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | May 13, 2024, we received a letter from Kia America that parts were available to correct the fire ha... |
| May 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and coming to a sto... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Mar 30, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, s... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there ... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Nov 23, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and t... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the brakes were making an abnormal noise... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |