2012 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2012

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2012 Kia Optima repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 129 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2012 Kia Optima.

2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

32860 mi Windshield cracked by front heating element. Windshield ordered in August, replaced by dealer under warranty Driver's seat motorized track noisy. Seat track adjusted unsuccessfully by dealer back in May, then replaced after parts arrived by dealer under warranty. 

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2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

9000 mi Vehicle sporadically running rough, feels like you are going down a rough road. dealer could not duplicate, I will drop it back off when I have more time to be without the vehicle. 
70795 mi Tech accidentally sprayed anticorrosion spray on the wheels. Dealer removed wheels and cleaned them. 

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2012 Kia Optima Other Problems

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