Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia optima has 6 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2022 | SEATS | The front driver's seat bolts loosened and came completely off the track. This could have caused me... |
| Apr 4, 2018 | SEATS | THE SEAT HAS COMPLETELY RIPPED OPEN JUST FROM GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR. NOW I HAVE DUCT TAPE TH... |
| Dec 14, 2012 | SEATS | THE DRIVE AND PASSENGER SEATS ARE TO LOW IN THIS CAR. ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY WIFE WHO IS ... |
| Jun 25, 2012 | SEATS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I PURCHASED THIS NEW CAR IN JANUARY AND HAVE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME ADAPTING TO THE BLIND SPOTS OUT OF... |
| May 28, 2012 | SEATS | THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS AS LOW AS IT CAN GO AND THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT TO HEIGHTEN THE SEAT. THE... |
| Dec 26, 2011 | SEATS | FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS MOUNTED FAR TOO LOW IN ALL 2011 AND 2012 KIA OPTIMA CARS. A PASSENGER WILL ... |