2007 Kia Optima Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2007 Kia Optima, 2% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air bag just came on a couple days ago . It hasn't been in an accident or anything. The suspension is rough when driving over the smallest thing in the road. Sometimes it just makes a little jump when it tasked gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11301600, filed 2020-01, 167,000 miles“Driver's side visor broke.... Passenger side previously broken I filed a complaint years ago....no contact from Kia. This is dangerous!!!! It is a known problem! Kia redesigned the spring....why isn't this being recalled?! I was pulling into a parking spot when it broke.”
NHTSA complaint #11040653, filed 2017-10“Both driver and passenger side visors failed and are flopping. This is a dangerous situation. The visor is obstructing my view, and hitting my head. I can't see. The faulty part has been re-designed....why no recall??? I have instructed my family that if I am involved in an accident to sue Kia since they have know about this problem for years!!! Passeger side 2010, driver's side 10/2017. I am holding the visors up with bungee cords!!!! This is a know problem with these kias!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11040608, filed 2017-10“Air bag light comes on and won't turn off ... Other problem is both visors won't spring up flopped down ... The internet is buzzing about Kia's lack of concern!!”
NHTSA complaint #11103336, filed 2018-06Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18 | 12% |
| 2019 | 43 | 20% |
| 2018 | 39 | 17% |
| 2017 | 33 | 13% |
| 2016 | 123 | 16% |
| 2015 | 140 | 14% |
| 2014 | 90 | 15% |
| 2013 | 189 | 14% |
| 2012 | 88 | 10% |
| 2011 | 41 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 6% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Optima
65 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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