Model Year Problem Record

Kia Optima 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Kia Optima: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

594Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

106Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

89Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine264 complaints

264 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V224000, 18V907000.

Steering100 complaints

100 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting89 complaints

89 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V114000.

Electrical System63 complaints

63 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes47 complaints

47 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V652000.

Unknown Or Other40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V363000.

Fuel and Propulsion System26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V114000Reported April 1, 2013 - 980,377 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 980,377 vehicles across all affected models.

17V224000Reported March 31, 2017 - 618,160 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 618,160 vehicles across all affected models.

18V363000Reported June 1, 2018 - 507,587 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 507,587 vehicles across all affected models.

18V907000Reported December 19, 2018 - 71,653 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71,653 vehicles across all affected models.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP18003Opened August 21, 2018 - Closed May 10, 2019