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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNAGT4L34G5••••••2016 Kia OPTIMA
That is about average for the 2016 Kia OPTIMA — 9 complaints per build across 79 builds.
8on this build
742on the model
79builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 4Engine 4Steering 2Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJul 2026
The engine assembly completely seized and the vehicle is currently stored at an independent repair shop . While traveling at high speed on Interstate 4 on July 24, 2026, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of power and stalled in live traffic, creating an immediate…
Latches/locks/linkagesJul 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the trunk door locking mechanism had failed and the door would not remain securely closed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and the contact…
SteeringApr 2023
I most recently started noticing that my oil changes were not lasting at around 46,174 miles. I found this to unusual in a car with low mileage. I had to result to buying oil from a local store. The light indicator started coming on when ever I apply the brakes. When I checked…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2021
Here in Wisconsin Kias are being stolen at an alarming rate. It’s the most stolen car. It is being stated that this is due to how the cars were made and that Kia knew this but didn’t disclose it. My car was stolen at work, along with other coworkers. This is beyond insane. How…
EngineMay 2020
Codes p1326 p0011 p0012
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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 KNAGT4L34G5084529 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.