2012 Kia Optima loss of power reports
49 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on the 2012 Kia Optima — roughly 5% of all complaints for this model year.
49
Loss of power reports
5%
share of complaints
99,000 mi
median mileage in loss of power reports (35 with odometer)
Components reported on this vehicle
Loss of power in other Optima years
| 2020 Optima | 22 |
| 2019 Optima | 13 |
| 2018 Optima | 13 |
| 2017 Optima | 24 |
| 2016 Optima | 50 |
| 2015 Optima | 60 |
| 2014 Optima | 28 |
| 2013 Optima | 53 |
| 2011 Optima | 25 |
Other symptoms owners describe on the 2012 Kia Optima
Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2012 Kia Optima report before drawing conclusions.