2011 Kia Optima Seats Problems
1 owner-reported seats complaint from NHTSA data
1
Complaints
Oct 2011 – Oct 2011
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
mediumSEATS
Filed: Oct 2011
THE OWNERS MANUAL, SECTION 3, PAGE 8 DESCRIBES THE "FORWARD AND BACKWARD ADJUSTMENT" OF THE HEADRESTS IN THE 2011 KIA OPTIMA. THE HEAD RESTS DO NOT ADJUST AS DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL. KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPLAINS THIS AS A "TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR." THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE HEAD REST IS DESIGNED SO THAT IT THRUSTS DRAMATICALLY FORWARD. IF THE SEAT IS SITTING UPRIGHT ONE MUST TILT ONES HEAD FORWARD TO ACCOMMODATE THE HEAD REST OR THE SEAT MUST BE LEANED BACKWARD SUCH THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS 5' 2" TALL CAN NOT SEE OUT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA #: 10430080
Other 2011 Kia Optima Issues
Engine (190)Steering (100)Exterior Lighting (74)Electrical System (55)Service Brakes, Hydraulic (30)Air Bags (24)Power Train (24)Structure (15)Fuel/propulsion System (8)Visibility (9)Vehicle Speed Control,engine (12)Suspension (12)Seat Belts (2)Tires (2)Firerelated (1)Wheels,service Brakes (1)Electronic Stability Control (esc),engine,fuel/propulsion System (1)Electronic Stability Control (esc),service Brakes (1)Equipment Adaptive/mobility (1)