2012 Kia Optima electrical system problems
The 2012 Kia Optima has 134 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
134
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“MY CAR JUST TURNED OFF WITH SEVERAL FLASHING LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING. I TRIED TO START THE CAR AND NOTHING BUT A SLIGHT TICK. I RETURNED TO THE CAR WITH JUMPER CABLES TO SEE IF IT WAS THE BATTERY AND BEFORE I TRIED THE JUMPER CABLES I TRIED ONE MORE TIME TO START AND THE ENGINEER CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 134 complaints about the 2012 Kia Optima electrical system — 11% 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.