Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia optima has 8 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle sta... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ve... |
| Sep 15, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated upon activating the heater while driving, she... |
| Aug 11, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Nov 25, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warnin... |
| Mar 14, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED... |
| Jan 21, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on several oc... |
| Jul 6, 2017 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PURCHASED A 2016 KIA OPTIMA EX WITH THE PREMIUM PACKAGE WITH LESS THAN 30 ODOMETER MILES IN APRIL 20... |