2005 Kia Optima electrical system problems
The 2005 Kia Optima has 29 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
29
Electrical System complaints
16%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS RUNNING. THE SMOKE WAS SO THICK THAT HE COULD NOT SEE THROUGH THE SMOKE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER COULD BE THE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2005 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2005 Kia Optima electrical system — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.