Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia optima has 96 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
96
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In order to repair the recalled equipment on the vehicle the dealerships and Kia want us to pay for ... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving, the vehicle suddenly developed a loud knocking noise from the engine. Within one bloc... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In 2024 the window regulator went in the drivers side back window costing me $700 and on 9/22/2025 t... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a 2016 KIA Optima SX Turbo with 33,500 miles that the windows one by one are failing due to a... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving at approximately 45/50 mph, the right rear window suddenly dropped into the door panel... |
| May 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I own a 2016 Kia Optima EX with VIN [XXX] . The engine failed at 85,763 miles due to a rod bearing s... |
| Apr 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Have a shake during accelerating 35-40 mph and then again at 70 mph. There is an axle, recall on 201... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The car caught on fire while I was driving. No warning lights came on and the car didn't show it was... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have requested that this recall be repaired and updated with the NHTSA, however I've made an appoi... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driver front side window, Passenger front side window, Rear Driver side window. All windows not goin... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The windows will NOT stay up, front passenger window has come completely loose from its track and ha... |
| Oct 26, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The window regulators in my 2016 Kia Optima have/are failing. The white drum gear that rolls the win... |
| Aug 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My back windows will not roll up and down with the buttons and now whenever I hit a bump and even sh... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown |
| Jul 15, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I got on the Highway after work, particularly hot day so I had the a/c running. Following nobody, an... |
| May 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle is defectively unsafe, and unreliable due to PCM not functioning properly!!! |
| Mar 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Snow White Pearl paint is flying off of my car in big splotches. |
| Feb 5, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | As of today all 4 of my power windows have failed. The first was in Feb, 2 in AUG (50K miles) and ... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I’m having oil consumption problems. I had this car since 2022 every time I get an oil change and dr... |
| Jan 31, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Earlier this week, I went to the grocery store and noticed that the antenna cover had fallen off my ... |