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2011 Kia optima Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Kia optima has 55 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

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

55

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 14, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKESThe car just keep doing weird stuff with the lights. It want go off all the time the key went work t...
Jan 3, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEHydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) experienced an electrical short circuit and engine hardly r...
Jun 19, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINERecall states to not drive vehicle due to HECU which can result in an engine compartment fire. I hav...
May 17, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRecall for HECU fuse. Dealer made appointment to fix the cancelled saying fix was no longer availabl...
Feb 27, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Feb 12, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThere's something going on at the Kia dealership in Wake Forest (Westgate). Per the current recall n...
Jan 28, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMcar could catch on fire ,recall for 5 months not repaired yet!!!!
Sep 20, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) can start a fire, I was informed not to park the car in a ...
Sep 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDefect discovered by KIA September 2023 Affected owners not notified until November 2023 As of March...
Jul 22, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEMy car won’t crank. Starter is not working. Ask if warranty or recall. Let’s see if they accept warr...
Jan 6, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAfter driving the car over 15 miles, the Check Brake Light comes on, activating my emergency brake, ...
Sep 7, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERIt appears I have a defective oil pump in the car which I think is what caused the engine to go bad ...
Aug 9, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEI was driving out of town and when I went to accelerate and the engine had seized, the brakes had lo...
Dec 17, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhen accelerating in traffic car will completely shut off for about two seconds. This kicks off the ...
Jun 17, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINESafety: It appears the vehicle in question has had Engine, Electrical, and Driveability issues withi...
Sep 16, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEMY CAR LOSES POWER WHEN I USE THE HORN. IT HAPPENS WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE ON AND IN TRAFFIC. I...
Aug 12, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWent to dealer under warranty because of check charging system (hybrid) 2011 Kia Optima They said t...
Jun 4, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSTHE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHTS WILL FLASH, MY LIGHTS WON'T TURN OFF WHEN ON AUTO, MY RADIO IS TURNING O...
Jan 12, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER FATHER WAS DRIVING AT 70 M...
Jan 3, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMHI MY CAR HAS LOT OF SAFETY ISSUES.. I TOOK MANY TIMES TO KIA DEALER IN JERSEY CITY MY CAR DOOR GETS...

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