Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia optima has 77 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
77
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | •I’m not sure what failed, the car was parked. And yes it’s available for inspection. •I had just p... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My steering wheel coupler has obviously gone bad and needs to be replaced. This was an issue with th... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Doors unlock while driving |
| May 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Kia sent out a safety recall notice (23V652). The letter clearly states the remedy is now available... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE PARKED OR DRIVING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. I transport my ... |
| Sep 23, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN....I just know it has a fire risk. |
| Jul 9, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2012 Kia Optima snow white pearl paint. A few months ago the paint started bubbling and then flaking... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint is coming off all over the car. You may look at it at any time. This is a safety concern for ... |
| May 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint is peeling off top of my car and also along windshield and hood of my car. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car was involved in the class action suite for the motor replacement and had the motor replaced at 1... |
| Apr 11, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WILL NOT RESTART. IT JUST DIES IN THE ROAD WITH N... |
| Apr 11, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | .I recently have actually found out about the recall concerning my engine. Manufacture SC148. NHTSA ... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is a leak around the fuel tank with a significant fuel smell coming inside the cabin. amount |
| Jul 8, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle has been smelling like fuel inside of the vehicle and cannot take it to a kia dealership ... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2012 PEARL WHITE KIA OPTIMAS PAINT IS PEELING IN VARIOUS AREAS. LARGE AREAS OF PAINT WAS JUST MIS... |
| Feb 26, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The white Pearl paint on my 2012 Kia optima ex is peeling all over the car. There are 4 spots that a... |
| Dec 10, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | available for inspection front door latches, Driver and passenger, stick in down position and preven... |
| Oct 14, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle produced a grinding noise then lurched a few times e... |
| Aug 5, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My pulley and belt went bad but still my engine making noises and my mechanic said it sounds like be... |
| Jul 16, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was at a stop sign when my car shut off. Now it won't start. Took it in to check it out and found ... |