Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Kia optima has 27 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
27
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am submitting this complaint regarding ongoing and persistent mechanical issues with my vehicle si... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was sold an unsafe vehicle at J and J Auto house 6446 Wilshire Bl LA,CA 90022. Dealer withheld co... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I turned the car off, it had difficulty turning back on and the brake pedal got really hard. I had t... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On August 26, 2025, I brought my 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid to an authorized dealer for recall S... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The car is literally burning through oil so bad every other week I am putting more in, the electrica... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | While driving at night if the headlights will randomly turn completely off |
| Sep 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Oil pressure switch faulty only has 58168 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In case of a vehicle lockout and keys are locked in the trunk when car is opened by locksmith there ... |
| Oct 17, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Was driving on the interstate. The only light on was the ABS light and the car started smoking. Had ... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine is burning oil at a high rate have to add at least three quarts twice a week and headlights a... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The engine consumes all the oil within 1000 miles. The oil light comes on around 800 miles after oil... |
| Nov 11, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Normally, when the doors are open my car will tell me. The doors notify me that they're open but my ... |
| Sep 27, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Rough idle, chugged along before killing engine power. Has happened a couple of times. No check engi... |
| Sep 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | When headlight switch is set to automatically come on, the light will sometimes randomly turn off. N... |
| Jul 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Me and my family just returned home from the laundry mat and took 2 children inside our house and tu... |
| Mar 19, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights on my 2018 Kia Optima have been turning off and on randomly by themselves while in mo... |
| Feb 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car has been at the dealership since February 10th. The dealer has been giving me the run around.... |
| Sep 8, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle is making a noise when trying to accelerate. Have replaced all spark plugs and coil #4. It ... |
| Aug 7, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | While driving, car in motion, Front Passenger Seat belt Audio Warning Periodically goes off without ... |
| Jul 29, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The electrical components connected to the headlights seem to be faulty. When lights are set to AUTO... |