2011 Kia Optima problems by component
591 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Kia Optima, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 254 | 43% | 101,500 mi |
| Steering → | 100 | 17% | 80,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 88 | 15% | 87,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 61 | 10% | 87,650 mi |
| Air Bags → | 31 | 5% | 98,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 26 | 4% | 70,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 25 | 4% | 56,125 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 21 | 4% | 89,843 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 21 | 4% | 129,000 mi |
| Structure → | 21 | 4% | 50,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 19 | 3% | 93,300 mi |
| Suspension → | 18 | 3% | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.