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Kia Optima 2006 Power Train Problems

14 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2006 Kia Optima - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

11V153000Reported March 9, 2011 - 70,115 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 70,115 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags46Latches, Locks and Linkages27Electrical System23Lighting16Engine16Visibility13
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.