2012 Kia Optima fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2012 Kia Optima — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be…”
filed Mar 13, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to exceed 61 MPH. The RPM failed to exceed 2,000 RPM. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 45 MPH while driving uphill, and the vehicle…”
filed Sep 23, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged…Campaign 18V907000 · Dec 19, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Optima | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 Optima | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 Optima | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 Optima | 27 | 2% |
| 2011 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Optima | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 Optima | 9 | 6% |
| 2004 Optima | 9 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.