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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XXGN4A76CG••••••2012 Kia OPTIMA
That is about average for the 2012 Kia OPTIMA — 11 complaints per build across 75 builds.
17on this build
846on the model
75builds in total
3involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 9Steering 4Service Brakes 3Power Train 3
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2022
After the rod bearing engine replacement was preformed. My engine light came on a few days after picking it up from dealer. I immediately reported it to the dealer that I need to bring it in mainly for smog check, and no response. 2 weeks later I told them about it again. No…
SteeringMay 2026
The horn stops working, steering heat stop working, control functions and air bag warning. I changed the clock spring and it fixed all those issues the first time but within 6 months all those issues happened again. Is there something more wrong?
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025
The clock spring keeps failing which is causing the air bag light to remain on; the horn to not work; various functions of the dashboard; and steering wheel heat
Power TrainOct 2021
My engine failed. Dick Withams here in Waterloo, IA was paid by Kia to replace engine for free due to my warranty. Dick Withams rushed the process and allowed me back on the road with no coolant plug( which was detected immediately) I returned the car and Dick Withams attached a…
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2021
Brake pedal stopper breaking apart causing the ESC indicator to come on and loosing acceleration while driving. I contacted dealer and no recall on th.is issue
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XXGN4A76CG075405 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.