2009 Kia Optima electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Kia Optima — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2009 kia optima. While driving 35 mph, another motorist notified the contact that the undercarriage of the vehicle was on fire. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed smoke and flames under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire…”
filed Sep 12, 2016
“The light has been on since the middle of 2013 and the dealership when asked during each oil change is we will check it out. Ever since I have purchased this vehicle there has been problems with this vehicle.”
filed Mar 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 12 | 9% |
| 2019 Optima | 22 | 11% |
| 2018 Optima | 33 | 14% |
| 2017 Optima | 25 | 10% |
| 2016 Optima | 99 | 13% |
| 2015 Optima | 135 | 13% |
| 2014 Optima | 59 | 10% |
| 2013 Optima | 145 | 11% |
| 2012 Optima | 122 | 13% |
| 2011 Optima | 61 | 10% |
| 2010 Optima | 13 | 17% |
| 2008 Optima | 15 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.