2012 Kia Optima visibility problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2012 Kia Optima — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the contact pressed on the horn, and the horn failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, upon starting the vehicle and attempting to adjust…”
filed Aug 18, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the front passenger's side window failed to roll up or down as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was unaware of the diagnostic result, nor the parts that needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. The…”
filed Oct 23, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Optima | 30 | 4% |
| 2015 Optima | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Optima | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 Optima | 14 | 1% |
| 2011 Optima | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Optima | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Optima | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 Optima | 13 | 8% |
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.