2016 Kia Optima visibility problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2016 Kia Optima — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the front driver’s and passenger’s side windows lowered unintendedly. Neither the dealer nor an independent was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The rear…”
filed Jun 23, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was loud banging sound coming from the vehicle and there were shards of glass on the right elbow of the contact. No warning light was illuminated. Upon further inspection, the contact stated that…”
filed Mar 25, 2026
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% |
| 2015 Optima | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Optima | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 Optima | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 Optima | 16 | 2% |
| 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 2016 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.