Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia optima has 63 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
63
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V705000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | These cars have a known issue for burning oil the motor thats in my car was recalled for same issue ... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Hear the driveshaft clicking and doesn’t accelerate like it should |
| May 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car is burning oil rapidly causing potential issues with the transmission and engine. The oil bu... |
| May 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Several safety-critical systems failed on this vehicle. The engine (Theta II 2.4L GDI) failed due to... |
| May 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine failed at 52.350 miles due to excessive oil consumption confirmed by a Kia dealership. Car wa... |
| May 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I went to the Garden Grove Kia to get my new 2016 kia optima repaired for their knock sensor settlem... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the v... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Was driving going 50mph and all of a sudden with traffic accelerator stopped working. The oil engine... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Complaint Message – 2016 Kia Optima Engine Failure Without Oil Light Warning I am the owner of a 201... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | [XXX] 6:30AM: 2016 Kia Optima Ex I was driving on the freeway on my way to work when I lost all acc... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | My 2016 Kia Optima LX 1.6 has been burning oil really fast. It also has been losing power when I try... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The Car has been to the dealer several times for a transmission judder update under TSB: TRA 083 and... |
| Mar 31, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the passenger si... |
| Mar 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The Hybrid Battery continues to malfunction and, randomly shuts down at any speed (even after short ... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The high voltage battery and the ability to drive or turn on completely |
| Sep 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My car has been consuming oil and has locked up and will not operate. This issue has been reported t... |
| Aug 31, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle Dash Check Engine Light came on 08/31/2023 Code P200A was found. Several weeks went by and ... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | I have already had to have motor and transmission replaced once under warranty. The replaced transm... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the v... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle hesitated to move after a stop. I have escaped hitting the incoming vehicles when taking... |