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2016 Kia Optima Brakes Problems

10 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

10
Complaints
1
Fires
Mar 2024Dec 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FireFiled: Aug 2023

5/9/23 appointment for 4 recalls -completed 2 and ask if we could bring back next day to finish and we said no because granddaughter in school so service manager said important to get it back in and finish and sent granddaughter home with car 5 days later while driving car caught on fire and lost brakes and transmission and swerved into vacant parking lot smoke and flames coming into car and girls had to jump while car was still moving both girls checked on sight for smoke inhalation. 15 year old had to go to emergency room for road rash and nerve issues. we have documents ,911 tapes, videos, text ,,,witnesses, pictures. very negligent on service dept. for sending car out without completing issues. we came ready to leave it but they sent it out.

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NHTSA #: 11538774
highSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that after having a routine oil change and tire maintenance, the vehicle began making an abnormal clunking sound. The vehicle failed to start.

NHTSA #: 11631191
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving in the rain at unknown speeds the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle did not respond and began to hydroplane. The vehicle swerved left and right, when the vehicle in front moved to the side, the contact's vehicle continued to roll until the brakes responded.

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NHTSA #: 11579937
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact depressed the brake pedal harder and the vehicle stopped.

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NHTSA #: 11560323
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2023

Emergency break stopped working. Engine misfires and heavy oil consumption or burning to quickly. Gets really really hot more than normal than any other car I owned.

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NHTSA #: 11550938
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Oct 2023

My ABS warning lamp came on braking seems okay. My blind spot is not working warning light is on.

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NHTSA #: 11549757
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

My 2016 Kia Optima has been consuming oil every 1.5months. I have multiple times had to replace my oil because my oil light kept coming on. I’ve checked it every single time and it is barely anything there. I have my breaks mess up and not work as properly with my safety and others being comprised. I have brought this up to my Kia dealership but they have just brushed it off and charged me for an oil change. I have seen and heard many cases like mine and it has happened worse to them to the point where the car stops in the middle of the highway. My car has been checked by others and they have all noticed the same thing - the oil levels extremely low only after 1 and a half months or way prior to when my next oil change should be made. Having this happen is expensive and life threatening when the brakes don’t work as they should or when my could possibly bust. I have received no help and would like to make this known .

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NHTSA #: 11541964
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The vehicle failed to stop immediately.

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NHTSA #: 11480143
lowSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

I found my car on a list of recalls. The recall is NHTSA ID: 23V-652000. Why was I not notified of this recall.

NHTSA #: 11555840
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2020

Ab s sensors failure

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NHTSA #: 11338281

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