2011 Kia Optima check engine light reports

42 NHTSA complaints describe persistent or recurring check-engine warnings on the 2011 Kia Optima — roughly 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Check engine light reports

share of complaints

93,300 mi

median mileage in check engine light reports (29 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 254 Steering 100 Exterior Lighting 88 Electrical System 61 Air Bags 31 Service Brakes 26

Check engine light in other Optima years

2020 Optima	28
2019 Optima	20
2018 Optima	27
2017 Optima	43
2016 Optima	102
2015 Optima	102
2014 Optima	49
2013 Optima	108
2012 Optima	73
2007 Optima	6

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Other symptoms owners describe on the 2011 Kia Optima

Stalling 83 Clunking / rattling 55 Loss of power 25 Vibration / shaking 17 Hesitation / surging 13 Airbag warning light 12 Oil consumption 11

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2011 Kia Optima report before drawing conclusions.

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