2009 Kia Optima electrical system problems
The 2009 Kia Optima has 25 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
25
Electrical System complaints
15%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER MOTORIST NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2009 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2009 Kia Optima electrical system — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.