2015 KIA OPTIMA Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Issues in the 2015 KIA OPTIMA
1 electrical systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V331000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately, causing the vehicle to crash into a curve that fractured the lower control arm and damaged the tire rims, fender, and bumper. Additionally, the vehicle later failed to start. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that either the alternator or battery was faulty. The mechanic replaced the lower control arm. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,403. Parts distribution disconnect.
Other 2015 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas
Engine
605 complaints
Unknown Or Other
136 complaints
Electrical System
124 complaints
Structurebody
72 complaints
Steering
67 complaints
Service Brakes
48 complaints
Power Train
47 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
44 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
37 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
32 complaints
Air Bags
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
23 complaints
Exterior Lighting
22 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
9 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Visibilitywiper
6 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftimmobilizerproximitykeysender
4 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
3 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Batterymanagement Systemenergy Control Module Bmsbecm
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsdaytime Running Lightsbulbs
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsbulbs
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalbearingsbushings
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint