2012 Kia Optima visibility/wiper problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2012 Kia Optima — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving on the freeway at about 70mph when my panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded. It was not hit by a rock or any sort of debris, it exploded completely on its own without warning. The loud explosion caused me to swerve and panic brake as glass shards rained down on me from the broken…”
filed Apr 21, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. The contact stated that when driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled intermittently and the engine and tire sensor lights illuminated while the failure occurred. The contact was able to move onto the road shoulder inspected under the hood and found smoke and…”
filed Jan 30, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Optima | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 Optima | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Optima | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Optima | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Optima | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 Optima | 20 | 12% |
| 2006 Optima | 1 | 1% |
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.