2011 Kia Optima Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 594 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,012miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 Kia Optima, 0% of the 594 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,012 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Purchased a new 2011 vehicle, when we purchased the vehicle I went to the parts dept. And ask that the order some seat belt extenders for me. The manager said he would after 5 weeks I called the parts dept. He told me they have not come in yet. Another week goes by then I get a call from the regional parts manager stating they did not offer them. Period no and if or buts no. In your fmvss 209 require manufactures to provide longer belts or seat belt extenders to accommodate extremely large people. I was 480 lbs down to 360 but I still need some. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384800, filed 2011-02, 25 miles“The contact owned a 2011 Kia Optima. While driving 30 MPH, another vehicle struck the front of the contact's vehicle. The driver's seat belt did not restrain the contact. It was unknown if the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact and his passengers sustained head and neck injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was declared a total loss by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11171348, filed 2019-01, 90,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 18 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Kia Optima
256 complaintsSteering
100 complaintsExterior lighting
88 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsSuspension
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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