Kia Optima 2010
Model Optima made in 2010 by Kia got 31 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, power train and service brakes. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4, 2.7.
Model 2010
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 4 | Automatic, 5 gears | F | 22/32/25 | 27.8/44.6/33.4741 | G | 1560 | Midsize Cars | 20/06/2009 |
| 2.4 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 22/32/25 | 27.8/44.6/33.4741 | G | 1560 | Midsize Cars | 20/06/2009 |
| 2.7 | 6 | Automatic, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 24.9/39.8/29.9447 | G | 1696 | Midsize Cars | 20/06/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/22/2012 | 36062 | 1 | |
| The vehicle was involved in a 1 car accident where it went off the road, into the ditch and rolled several times. there was significant damage to the front end of the vehicle but none of the air bags deployed. the back of the driver's seat was broken during the accident and was all the way reclined rendering the seat belt ineffective. the injuries could have been much worse than they actually were given the fact that no bags deployed. the manufacturer was of little help when contacted and didn't seem to care that their product could be defective. *tr | |||
| 12/22/2012 | 36062 | ||
| The vehicle was involved in a 1 car accident where it went off the road, into the ditch and rolled several times. there was significant damage to the front end of the vehicle but none of the air bags deployed. the back of the driver's seat was broken during the accident and was all the way reclined rendering the seat belt ineffective. the injuries could have been much worse than they actually were given the fact that no bags deployed. the manufacturer was of little help when contacted and didn't seem to care that their product could be defective. | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 40008 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. while driving approximately 45 mph, another vehicle unexpectedly crashed into the rear of the vehicle which caused it to travel over a concrete lane divider. the trunk space area crushed up against the rear seats in the vehicle. the substantial impact did not result to the air bags to deploy. the driver suffered from severe whiplash and back pain. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a savage facility. the manufacturer was notified of the air bag defect. the approximate failure mileage was 40,008. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 18000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. while the vehicle was parked the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime sounded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the cushion assembly in the front passenger seat would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. after the vehicle was repaired the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the cushion assembly and the computer. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 18000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. while the vehicle was parked the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime sounded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the cushion assembly in the front passenger seat would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. after the vehicle was repaired the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the cushion assembly and the computer. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. rvk | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 18000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. while parked the airbag light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime sounded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the cushion assembly in the front passenger side seat would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic replaced the cushion assembly and the computer. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. da | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 20 | ||
| When braking at lower speeds of less then 20mph the car lurches or jerks like the anti-lock brakes are engaging or the transmission is downshifting hard. | |||
| 12/05/2012 | 58000 | 1 | |
| When braking or not around 20 miles an hour car jerks forward. *tr | |||
| 12/05/2012 | 58000 | ||
| When braking or not around 20 miles an hour car jerks forward. | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 55866 | 1 | |
| The car lurches when down shifting from 18 to 20 miles an hour. hard down shift at every stop. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 55866 | ||
| The car lurches when down shifting from 18 to 20 miles an hour. hard down shift at every stop | |||
| 01/16/2012 | |||
| When slowing down without the assistance of using the brakes, the car jerks as the transmission does a hard downshift causing enough jerk to the driver. this happens all the time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 20 | ||
| When braking at lower speeds of less then 20mph the car lurches or jerks like the anti-lock brakes are engaging or the transmission is downshifting hard. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | AVONDALE | 85323 | LGE Motors, LP | 298-1200 |
| CA | EL CAJON | 92020 | San Diego Saturn Retailers, Inc. | 4447200 |
| CO | LITTLETON | 80123 | SLT Group VI, Inc. | 9047800 |
| FL | FORT PIERCE | 34982 | Bev Smith of Fort Pierce II, Inc. | 465-8589 |
| FL | Sebring | Alan Jay Chrysler Jeep, Inc. | 4024230 | |
| GA | Brunswick | 31525 | Hometown Motors, IV, Inc. | 3424190 |
| IA | West Burlington | 52655 | Shottenkirk - West Burlington, Inc. | 758-5900 |
| IL | ROCKFORD | 61107 | Anderson Dealeships Inc | 229-0510 |
| IN | Ft. Wayne | 46804 | Rohr-Alco Motors, Inc. | 4364567 |
| IN | INDIANAPOLIS | 46220 | Butler Hyundai, Inc. | 251-1441 |
| KY | Paducah | 42001 | M.D.S. Inc. | |
| MD | Easton | 21601 | David Wheeler Cars, LLC | 822-7717 |
| MI | Battle Creek | 49015 | Seelye-Wright of Battle Creek, Inc. | 441-8800 |
| MO | CAPE GIRARDEAU | 63701 | Cape County Autopark I, Inc. | 339-1000 |
| MO | INDEPENDENCE | 64055 | TKS, Inc. | 461-0200 |
| NC | EDEN | 27289 | Tri-City Chrysler Plymouth Dodge, Inc. | 623-2186 |
| NC | WENDELL | 27591 | Auto Park East, Inc. | 3668000 |
| ND | GRAND FORKS | 58203 | Grand Auto Mart, Inc. | 7464335 |
| NY | LIVERPOOL | 13090 | Fuccillo Affiliates, Inc. | 657-9000 |
| OH | Batavia | 45103 | Jeff Wyler Eastgate, Inc. | 752-3447 |
| OH | BOARDMAN | 44512 | Taylor of Boardman, LLC | 7587281 |
| OH | COLUMBUS | 43228 | Sonic Automotive 1455 Automall Dr., Columbus, Inc. | 465-0002 |
| OH | Harrison | 45030 | Cronin Ford, Inc. | 3675300 |
| PA | JOHNSTOWN | 15904 | Team Motor Sales, Inc. | 266-8611 |
| PA | PHILADELPHIA | 19114 | Northeast Auto Outlet, Inc. | 8240800 |
| PA | Pittsburgh | 15205 | Bob Cochran Motors, Inc. | 373-3333 |
| SC | CHARLESTON | 29414 | SC Automotive Investments, Inc. | 5732300 |
| TN | KNOXVILLE | 37930 | Harry Lane Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. | 5314000 |
| TX | AUSTIN | 78750 | New World Auto Imports of Austin, Inc. | 583-1900 |
| TX | Dallas | 75218 | Hampton Two Auto Corporation | 694-2800 |
| TX | Fort Worth | 76121 | Moritz Imports, LTD | 696-2360 |
| VA | Virginia Beach | 23454 | Lynnhaven Lincoln Mercury, Inc. | 340-0080 |