Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Kia optima has 55 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
55
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | The car just keep doing weird stuff with the lights. It want go off all the time the key went work t... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) experienced an electrical short circuit and engine hardly r... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Recall states to not drive vehicle due to HECU which can result in an engine compartment fire. I hav... |
| May 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Recall for HECU fuse. Dealer made appointment to fix the cancelled saying fix was no longer availabl... |
| Feb 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There's something going on at the Kia dealership in Wake Forest (Westgate). Per the current recall n... |
| Jan 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | car could catch on fire ,recall for 5 months not repaired yet!!!! |
| Sep 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) can start a fire, I was informed not to park the car in a ... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Defect discovered by KIA September 2023 Affected owners not notified until November 2023 As of March... |
| Jul 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car won’t crank. Starter is not working. Ask if warranty or recall. Let’s see if they accept warr... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | After driving the car over 15 miles, the Check Brake Light comes on, activating my emergency brake, ... |
| Sep 7, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | It appears I have a defective oil pump in the car which I think is what caused the engine to go bad ... |
| Aug 9, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was driving out of town and when I went to accelerate and the engine had seized, the brakes had lo... |
| Dec 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When accelerating in traffic car will completely shut off for about two seconds. This kicks off the ... |
| Jun 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Safety: It appears the vehicle in question has had Engine, Electrical, and Driveability issues withi... |
| Sep 16, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | MY CAR LOSES POWER WHEN I USE THE HORN. IT HAPPENS WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE ON AND IN TRAFFIC. I... |
| Aug 12, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Went to dealer under warranty because of check charging system (hybrid) 2011 Kia Optima They said t... |
| Jun 4, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHTS WILL FLASH, MY LIGHTS WON'T TURN OFF WHEN ON AUTO, MY RADIO IS TURNING O... |
| Jan 12, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER FATHER WAS DRIVING AT 70 M... |
| Jan 3, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HI MY CAR HAS LOT OF SAFETY ISSUES.. I TOOK MANY TIMES TO KIA DEALER IN JERSEY CITY MY CAR DOOR GETS... |