KIA Optima Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 275 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the KIA Optima across 19 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (40).
- 275vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 27mention a crash
- 13mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 178 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 275 complaints, 27 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 13 an injury.
KIA Optima vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 6 | 4% | 20 |
| 2019 Optima | 10 | 5% | 15,000 |
| 2018 Optima | 10 | 4% | 22,500 |
| 2017 Optima | 13 | 5% | 475 |
| 2016 Optima | 29 | 4% | 37,028 |
| 2015 Optima | 36 | 4% | 61,000 |
| 2014 Optima | 21 | 4% | 62,000 |
| 2013 Optima | 39 | 3% | 56,500 |
| 2012 Optima | 40 | 4% | 72,500 |
| 2011 Optima | 19 | 3% | 93,300 |
| 2010 Optima | 6 | 8% | 90,000 |
| 2009 Optima | 11 | 9% | 64,905 |
| 2008 Optima | 7 | 5% | 60,232 |
| 2007 Optima | 5 | 3% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Optima | 7 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 2004 Optima | 5 | 2% | 51,000 |
| 2003 Optima | 2 | 1% | 75,504 |
| 2002 Optima | 2 | 2% | 82,549 |
| 2001 Optima | 7 | 5% | 94,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control for the 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 energy in my car started messing up with only 150,000 miles it had a long knocking sound and it would not got over 20 miles while driving
About six months ago, I lost the heated steering wheel functionality in my steering wheel, then from there, I slowly lost functionality like cruise control, and the most recent now my airbag and horn do not work. If you press on the horn, it is silent, and the airbag light has been illuminated…
I am reporting a recurring safety hazard involving my 2019 Kia Optima following a repair for diagnostic code P064A (Fuel Pump Control Module). Despite the dealership attempting to repair the fuel system, the vehicle remains in a 'limp mode' state. While driving, the vehicle began shaking violently…
The contact owned a 2016 KIAÂ OPTIMA. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH occupied with her husband the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle as you looked in the drive side rear view mirror and while depressing the brake…
I was driving on the freeway and my check engine light started to flicker and I felt my car shake and going to limp mode. I made an appointment with the Kia dealership and they told me the engine is failing. They submitted a request for a Goodwill case to Kia corporation and it was denied since…
Frequently asked questions
Do all KIA Optimas have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 275 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the KIA Optima. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the KIA Optima vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
Other KIA Optima problems
- Engine problems (3,164)
- Electrical System problems (936)
- Steering problems (758)
- Air Bags problems (563)
- Structure problems (559)
- Power Train problems (508)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (381)
- Exterior Lighting problems (359)
See all KIA Optima problems.