2015 KIA OPTIMA Visibilitywiper Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2015 KIA OPTIMA

6 visibilitywiper complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Visibilitywiper Complaints

#11667571 |
This is about paint damage on my Optima is a known factory paint defect.This factory paint defect, specifically paint delamination causes bubbling, peeling then flaking off in large chunks while driving, has been reported on 2015 KIA Optima with white pearl paint. The damages ares are exposed to the metal, subject to rust and corrosion. On 5/30/35 KIA in Ontario, Ca. Body Shop Manager Yvonne Ramirez inspected my vehicle and immediately confirmed the paint damages to the exterior of my vehicle is a known factory paint defect on 2015 Optima with white paint. Yvonne instructed me to contact Corporate KIA, report the case, receive a claim # then contact her to schedule an appointment for the repair. On June 3, 2025 KIA reopened case number [XXX] originally reported on June 11, 2024. No claim # issues, no repairs made. Safety Concern: The paint damage has affected both sides of the...
#11624006 |
My 2015 Kia Optima has always had issues with the passenger side window getting stuck. Apparently there was a technical service bulletin, and recalls for the 2016 model but not 2015. My son was driving the vehicle the window got stuck and then shattered into 3 pieces. This is a HUGE safety issue and KIA does not want to take any accountability for this. A recall needs to be issued immediately to protect people from shattering glass!!!!! I did open up a case with KIA and so far NOTHING case#[XXX]. Meanwhile my car has been sitting at Beck and Masten Kia in Tomball waiting to be repaired. Why must we pay for this when I complained for months it was a problem and my warranty just expired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is NOT safe. Please issue recall and investigate immediately! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
#11451784 |
Window regulator failed. Broke while it was 4 degrees outside and middle of snow storm. Seen this is a common problem that should be recalled . As repairs will cost me $600 that i dont have . !!!
#11425620 |
I have owned my kia optima for several years and I've had issues with the windshield wipers not going fast enough. I work from home so I do not travel that often but just recently went on a trip & was on the interstate when it started raining very hard. I could not see the car in front of me at all, not even their tail lights. I understand visibility is always worse when it rains but all the other cars were still going at a steady pace & passing me. I had to pull over on the side of the interstate until the rain slowed down to just a sprinkle before I could see well enough to drive. This caused me a great amount of anxiety because i didn't know if I was going to run into someone or if I was even in the right lane. I have...
#11286631 | Fire
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SMOKING AFTER FUSE CHANGED NOT WORKING CAUSING BURNING SMELL FROM WHEEL REPORTED AT 75000 MILES AT 115000 DAY OUT OF WARRANTY..IF MY AIRBAG OR CAR CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THIS ISSUE I AM COMING FOR KIA
#11129158 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW WAS JAMMED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. PRESTIGE AUTO SALES (N8890 WI-57, BRILLION, WI) DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,620.

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 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 Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 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
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