Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia Optima has 82 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
82
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 14, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2016 Kia Optima, purchased from CarMax in 2024 ... |
| Aug 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Blower motor is drawing excessive electricity, which in turn burns the fuse and junction pin, which ... |
| May 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | While driving at highway speeds on the freeway in San Diego, the engine of my 2016 Kia Optima catast... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My rear passenger side window would not go up or down & the motor would run when the button was pres... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Vehicle: 2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo – Approx. 114,155 miles** This complaint concerns ongoing systemi... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Window regulator assembly failed twice within 20k miles. Attached is the first repair. Dealership on... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1) Rear passenger window failed a couple months ago. I believe it was regulator, not 100% sure. Cost... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 of windows do not roll up. |
| Apr 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | A month in after purchasing the check engine light came on. My car did not want to accelerate, start... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Vehicle went into emergency mode while in the highway system completely locked could not drive lost ... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather on se... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights and brake lights have been VERY dim for a while. I've had to replace both headlights... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | All 4 of the window regulator motors blew in my windows at the same time, only about 9 years into th... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud ... |
| May 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My vehicle has been having engine & electrical issues, I originally took the vehicle to a secondary ... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The front and rear windows come down unexpectedly. The power controls do not control the windows. Th... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The engine almost caught on fire. Windows are all down . |
| Feb 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, s... |
| Jan 6, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My Kia Optima randomly stops working while driving. I get a notice that says, "HEV: Check Hybrid Sys... |