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2016 Kia optima Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Kia optima

Engine
308
Other
96
Electrical
78
Powertrain
63
Lights
38
Structure
32
Steering
24
Visibility
21
Speed Control
19
Airbags
18
Brakes
10
Fuel System
8
Seats
5

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 1, 2023SEATSMy seat back has been automatically going back all by itself WHILE I'M DRIVING!! It happened 4 time...
Apr 10, 2022SEATSThe contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the driver's side seat ...
Jul 20, 2021SEATS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI have a flashing check engine light while driving my vehicle was not trying to give gas or anything
Nov 10, 2018SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA OPTIMA. WHEN THE CONTACT PUSHED THE BUTTON BEHIND THE REAR PASSENGER...
Oct 1, 2017SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE FRONT D...

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