Showing coverage for the 2012 Kia Optima only, within the 2011–2015 window.
What was offered in these years
- Engine sizes: 2L, 2.4L
- Cylinder counts: 4
- Powertrain types: gasoline, hybrid
- Fuel types: regular gasoline
Displacements and powertrain types come from the imported vehicle records for these model years. A specific engine code cannot be established from displacement alone, so no engine-specific claim is made here.
Documented problems for these years
CarFaultIQ has no verified model-specific fault records for 2012 yet. That is a gap in our coverage, not a statement that these years are trouble-free.
Recall campaigns covering these years
- 18V907000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS affects 2012
- 23V652000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE affects 2012
- 17V224000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE affects 2012
- 22V560000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS affects 2012
- 18V363000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE affects 2012
A model and year match does not prove a specific vehicle is affected. Check the VIN against the official recall database. Check a VIN at NHTSA
Reported complaint patterns
- Engine reported across 2012
- Steering reported across 2012
- Unknown Or Other reported across 2012
- Air Bags reported across 2012
- Structure reported across 2012
- Electrical System reported across 2012
These are categories that recur in aggregated owner reports for these years. They are evidence signals, not failure rates or proof of a defect.
Buying and inspection guidance
- Kia Optima Recall and Complaint Evidence model-wide
- Used Kia Optima Buying and Inspection Guide model-wide