2016 KIA Optima Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2016 KIA Optima, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,708 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil change” (23% of reports).
- 53fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 72,708median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil change: mentioned in 12 of 53 complaints (23%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 6 a fire, 1 an injury.
KIA Optima fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 12 | 8% | — |
| 2019 Optima | 17 | 8% | — |
| 2018 Optima | 13 | 6% | 68,000 |
| 2017 Optima | 20 | 8% | 81,000 |
| 2016 Optima | 53 | 7% | 72,708 |
| 2015 Optima | 46 | 5% | 90,000 |
| 2014 Optima | 42 | 7% | 77,500 |
| 2013 Optima | 94 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2012 Optima | 42 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Optima | 23 | 4% | 89,843 |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% | 118,000 |
| 2009 Optima | 1 | 1% | 140,000 |
| 2008 Optima | 3 | 2% | 160,000 |
| 2007 Optima | 2 | 1% | 124,000 |
| 2006 Optima | 5 | 3% | 81,481 |
| 2005 Optima | 1 | 1% | 97,000 |
| 2004 Optima | 1 | 0% | 62,000 |
| 2003 Optima | 3 | 2% | 108,000 |
| 2002 Optima | 2 | 2% | 94,049 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2016 KIA Optima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2016 Kia Optima equipped with the 2.4L DOHC I4 GDI engine began to experience progressive and severe oil consumption during the latter part of my ownership. The oil warning light began activating repeatedly, even after shortly getting the oil changed. Several certified mechanics and oil change…
The car returned P1326 and had multiple misfires and audible knocking, the dealers will indeed fight the already existing class action warranties. Was sent home and told to âdrive the fuck out of itâ, to which the car did not make it home and blew gasoline into my cabin while driving on the…
Car is not holding oil it acts like it's gonna cut off while driving and it jerking was diagnosed with colitic converter p0604
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 KIA Optimas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2016 KIA Optima (7% of the 759 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 KIA Optima fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,708 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2016 KIA Optima?
The most frequent phrase is “oil change”, in 12 of 53 complaints.
Other 2016 KIA Optima problems
- Engine problems (426)
- Electrical System problems (104)
- Power Train problems (74)
See all 2016 KIA Optima problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Optima years.