Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia optima has 10 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that after having a routine oil change and ti... |
| Nov 18, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I found my car on a list of recalls. The recall is NHTSA ID: 23V-652000. Why was I not notified of t... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was dep... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE | My ABS warning lamp came on braking seems okay. My blind spot is not working warning light is on. |
| May 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5/9/23 appointment for 4 recalls -completed 2 and ask if we could bring back next day to finish and... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving in the rain at unknown spe... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2016 Kia Optima has been consuming oil every 1.5months. I have multiple times had to replace my o... |
| Sep 29, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Emergency break stopped working. Engine misfires and heavy oil consumption or burning to quickly. G... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an und... |
| Jul 6, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | AB S SENSORS FAILURE |