2005 Kia Optima Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Kia Optima, 22% of all 144 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest electrical complaint count among 16 Optima model years. These complaints report 1 fire and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 97,009 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 31
- 22% of 144
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 97,009 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Kia Optima electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 25, 2005, latest Aug 14, 2017.
Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Kia Optima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Optima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Kia Optima have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Kia Optima, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 97,009 miles.
- Which Kia Optima year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2013 Kia Optima has the most electrical complaints (175), compared with 31 for the 2005.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Kia Optima?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Optima is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.