2016 Kia Optima fuel system problems
The 2016 Kia Optima has 62 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
62
Fuel System complaints
6%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“On July 4th, my vehicle lost engine power and flashed a quick prompt of "engine warning" before turning off completely, smoke from under the hood which resulted in a fire. I was able to extinguish it fortunately. I have since discovered there are three open recalls, which I received no notification…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 62 complaints about the 2016 Kia Optima fuel system — 6% 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.