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2016 Kia optima Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Kia optima has 32 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

32

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 1, 2025STRUCTUREpaint peeling, chipping, and bubbling.
Apr 1, 2025STRUCTUREThe antenna fin flew off while I was driving on the highway.
Feb 4, 2025STRUCTUREMy paint has begun bubbling up and feeling out of nowhere. I’ve always taken good care of my car yet...
Dec 27, 2024STRUCTUREWhile driving on the highway, the roof antenna assembly flew off our car. Inspection of the area sho...
Mar 8, 2024STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was told that my engine had a recall on it so I had an upcoming appointment with Kia in like 2 wee...
Nov 10, 2023STRUCTUREI bought this car with just under 48k miles September 2023, it had a very small chip on the bumper t...
Oct 11, 2023STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY2 of my windows drop when i go over a speed bump....i have already gotten the motors replaced for th...
Sep 15, 2023STRUCTUREThree of the four windows stoped rolling up at the same time. One or two days apart to each other, t...
Aug 30, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving in a heavy rainstorm, the ...
Jul 31, 2023STRUCTUREWindow regulator replacement
May 26, 2023STRUCTUREPearl White paint on hood is flaking/delaminating.
Mar 5, 2023STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy car has now been broke into twice because of the "kia boys" I have now had to replace two windows...
Jul 6, 2022STRUCTUREThe trunk latch stopped working won’t lock
Mar 11, 2022STRUCTUREWhite paint is chipping away excessively
Feb 26, 2022STRUCTUREI have a 2016 Kia Optima Pearl White and the paint on the hood just started peeling! It looks awful....
Jan 3, 2022STRUCTUREThe paint is peeling or delaminating from the car. It is happening in many places. The paint is Snow...
Oct 4, 2021STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAll the window regulators continue to turn but the windows stay down and won't go up. Leading cause,...
Mar 17, 2021STRUCTURETHE ANTENNA COVER ON MY CAR FLEW OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. I'VE NOTICED AS I WASH(HANDWASH ONLY) WHEN I WI...
Jan 24, 2021STRUCTUREI BOUGHT MY 2016 PEARL WHITE KIA OPTIMA IN MAY OF 2016. RECENTLY, I NOTICED THE PAINT CHIPPING AND ...
Jan 5, 2021STRUCTUREWHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE CAR WASH, AS SOON AS I PULLED IN, I HEARD A SOUND THAT DIDN'T SOUND ...

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