Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Kia optima has 15 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | STRUCTURE | While driving the Kia on the highway (in the passing lane on Route 93, Boston, MA), the hood of the ... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Paint is peeling off in large pieces despite there being no damage. We have the pearl white color. |
| Apr 22, 2021 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A HIGHWAY AT TRAFFIC TIME WHEN I NOTICED A SMALL GAS ODOR MY BRAKES GOT REAL... |
| Jun 30, 2019 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS | WILL PRODUCE PHOTO FROM BODY SHOP WHEN CALLED. |
| Jan 1, 2019 | STRUCTURE | The paint is delaminating and peeling in the section just above the windshield. This started in 2019... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | STRUCTURE | My Kia Optima is peeling paint around the top of the windshield. My car is beginning to rust. This i... |
| Aug 1, 2018 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET AT 40MPH WHEN I SAW LIGHT SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD I PULLED OVER... |
| Dec 26, 2017 | STRUCTURE | WHILE DRIVING TO WORK EARLY IN THE MORNING, TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55-60 MPH,WITHOUT WARNING A STARTLING... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | STRUCTURE | MY PASSENGER FRONT DOOR KEEPS GOING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. I HAVE HAD IT RE-ALIGNED MANY TIMES. MY BODY S... |
| Nov 23, 2016 | STRUCTURE,ENGINE | MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING A 2011 KIA OPTIMA WHEN THE CAR VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND BURST INTO FLAMES. MY ... |
| Mar 4, 2014 | STRUCTURE,ENGINE | VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN A MILE TO A COMMUTER RAIL STATION FOR A DROP OFF AND BACK HOME. NOTHING UNUSUAL W... |
| Dec 2, 2013 | STRUCTURE | THE ROOF IS RUSTING JUST ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD. *TR |
| Jan 23, 2012 | STRUCTURE | THE GASKET EDGE FOR THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF DRY ROTTED AND CRACKED AT AROUND 9,000 MILES. THE ENTIRE... |
| Sep 10, 2011 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A STORM HER VEHICLE WAS FLOODE... |
| Apr 15, 2011 | STRUCTURE | ON 04/15/2011 OUR 2011 KIA OPTIMA WAS DAMAGED BY MICE EATING WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WE NE... |