Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia optima has 61 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
61
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car simply started for me after work this past Thursday @4 pm I dove down the street and for about 5... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 -60 MPH, the vehicle... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while at a stop light, smoke and flames... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owned a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| May 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| May 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated while at a complete stop at the traffic light... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Dec 29, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Dec 28, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Dec 16, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22... |
| Dec 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |