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2011 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2011 Kia Optima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Optima
Engine not specified
| 25000 mi | Hose on a/c unit was leaking Freon. Had to replace and charge system. |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $180 |
A/C not cooling when interior temp is above 105 degrees. Compressor does not engage for at least 5 minutes or until interior temperature drops below 100. Dealer attempted to reprogram A/C as system cools well under other conditions or once. |
| 121000 mi US $150 |
Compressor capacity control valve failed |
| 5000 mi | replaced Nav screen |
| 20900 mi | Intermitent issues with the car not starting,, a switch under the brake pedal was a recall and fixed the problem once replaced |
| 31700 mi | Brake fluid warning light continues to come on erratically. So does another warning light that refers to an instrument problem. This problem has shown itself periodically since the first 10 months but is only mildly annoying. |
| 36000 mi | Old issue: a warning light on dash which turned out to be a faulty fluid level sensor. The car's brakes always seemed fine, but my (good) dealer replaced the sensor AND the master cylinder, vac booster & pump, and gave me a loaner car. |
| 40000 mi | Paddle shifter on steering wheel: ceased functioning. Will shortly be repaired on warranty. |
| 48000 mi | Backup camera was slow to run; showed lines but no picture for up to 30 sec |
| 15500 mi | Nav locked up, replaced nav system. New nav worked until car was sold but dash rattled and could never be repaired. Fuel level sender failed replaced |
| 79000 mi US $570 |
Return line leaking. Replaced. |
| 34200 mi | Had to replace battery |
| 41000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Battery |
| 47000 mi | Reflash computer |
| 59000 mi US $38 |
A/C not cooling all of the time. Not draining properly. Used A/C evaporator cleaner P/N UM090 |
| 24000 mi | Electric heated seat switch was bad. Rear passenger, driver side. Replaced under warranty. |
| 29000 mi | Dome light flicks on when turning a corner. Flicks on momentarily when just pushing on the drivers door. Please note this problem is caused by closing the door on the seatbelt buckle which just lines up with the door switch smashing it in. |
| 7000 mi | Performed TSB on key fobs |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 3000 mi | Heated/Cooled driver seat had stopped working previously. A switch and a module were replaced and BCM flash done during previous attempts. Since it's now intermittent (it's stopped working again at times), they say they cannot work on it. UPDATE: around 3,500 miles so far. Heated/Cooled driver seat worked (once), mostly not working. Dealer & KIA corporate have said they won't fix it if it isn't completely dead. So I wait until it dies permanently. Might never get fixed! |
| 5000 mi | I've had ongoing issue with the heated/cooled seat. They replaced the switch a second time. Now they are ordered a new "wiring harness". Still awaiting that to come in for them to install. |
| 5300 mi | They installed the wiring harness. The system works (it was working prior to installing the harness after they cleaned the contacts), so we'll keep an eye on it if it's finally a permanent solution. |
| 65000 mi US $125 |
Battery tested low--replaced with OEM battery |
| 79200 mi | Driver power seat will not incline the seatback. Incline motor failure. |
| 80000 mi US $550 |
Drivers Seatback would not incline. Incline motor failure. |
| 85000 mi | Replaced Driver's side headlight with LED bulb |
| 92000 mi US $450 |
Clockspring failed, resulting in loss of use of horn, cruise control, trip/reset button. Replaced by OEM clockspring |
| 99000 mi | Bluetooth System does not initiate; Voice recognition does not initiate Headlight diode had come off |
| 103800 mi US $400 |
Starter replaced due to engine failure |
| 59317 mi US $76 |
A left rear bulb marker and a new cabin air filter were replaced VERY SHORTLY, I'll bring back my KIA Optima LX for new rear brake pads and rotors |
| 17000 mi | Switch in brake to start engine failed. Replaced under warranty. Dealer told me how to get it started and drove to dealer for replacement. Great service. |
| 11700 mi | Bluetooth not functioning, head unit for sound; bluetooth, replaced |
| 35000 mi | Dead battery because headlights would not automatically turn off after parking in garage. WHY..I got seat belt stuck in door after closing door the car body was bent misaligning the door button that turns off lights when door is shut. |
| 30500 mi | Brake switch replaced because it was affecting starting the vehicle keyless ignition. |
| 1000 mi | Faulty air bag sensor in passenger seat cushion. |
| 34000 mi US $30 |
Key fob lost its code. |
| 10300 mi | Dealer replaced under warranty a switch attached to brake pedal that prevented car from starting if brake pedal was depressed. Could still start car by holding down button for 20 sec. Dealer states it is a common problem. |
| 33800 mi | Parking sensor for Push Button Ignition replaced. |
| 17000 mi | Light sensor went out for auto-on headlight Radio display flicker brightly when accelerating at night with headlights on. Heated steering wheel top half stopped working |
| 12400 mi | loose fuse caused ac and tail lights to go out. |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi | The 12v battery kept intermittently dying and had to be jumped frequently. The dealership told me that they tested my alternator and it checked fine but, my battery failed when tested. |
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