2012 Kia Optima body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 39 complaints for the 2012 Kia Optima, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 8 fires, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Exiting hwy 71 east bound to woodward decreasing speed the vehicle in front of me had a car cut in front of her. I had a safe distance and slammed my brakes. My brakes did not grab as usual my car did not stop and I hit the vehicle in front of me. I truly believe my brake system failed. I will take my car into kia when I get it back.
My fiance was drivingdriving 55 down the I77 highway north getting ready to turn off the exit and she heard a loud bang. Next thing she knew she had glass all over her.the powered sunroof exploded!!!!the glass cut her hand in a few spot but thankfully she is ok and didnt wreck the vehicle and that our kids weren't in the car. My fiance called the police and said there was nothing they could do and my insurance has a 1000$$$ deductible.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Kia Optima
- Engine 417 complaints
- Steering 188 complaints
- Electrical system 123 complaints
- Brakes 88 complaints
- Fuel system 54 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 53 complaints
- Air bags 48 complaints
- Cruise control 40 complaints