Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia optima has 12 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jan 16, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the ve... |
| Nov 13, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSI... |
| Jun 3, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATE THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE S... |
| Apr 19, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Dec 16, 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, AN ABNORMAL... |
| Jul 12, 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHI... |
| Dec 1, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | 2012 KIA OPTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STAT... |
| Sep 23, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle ... |
| Jul 30, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | 2012 KIA OPTIMA CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH & WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE/BRAKE. RECENTLY WAS TAKE... |
| Sep 29, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2012 KIA OPTIMA SX CAR WENT INTO AUXILIARY MODE FIRST, BUT UPON PUSHING THE BUTTON THE PUSH START BU... |
| May 3, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHILE TRAVELING FROM KNOXVILLE TN.WE NOTICED THE SMELL OF GASOLINE WHILE TRAVELING ON I-75.AS WE CON... |