2011 Kia Optima electrical system problems
The 2011 Kia Optima has 69 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
69
Electrical System complaints
9%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE CAR JUST QUIT RUNNING. HAD TO PULL TO SHOULDER AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. CAR TOWED, FIRST REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THEN TOWED TO KIA DEALER WHO WOULDN'T REALLY COMMIT ON CAUSE. BLAMED SLUDGE ON MOTOR. HAVE SERVICE RECORDS. REGULAR MAINTENANCE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the 2011 Kia Optima electrical system — 9% 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.