2006 Kia Optima Engine Problems
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Kia Optima, 14% of all 155 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest engine complaint count among 16 Optima model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 62,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 21
- 14% of 155
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 62,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Kia Optima engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 9, 2006, latest Oct 11, 2018.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Kia Optima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 2006 Kia Optima have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Kia Optima, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.
- Which Kia Optima year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2013 Kia Optima has the most engine complaints (670), compared with 21 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Kia Optima?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Kia Optima is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.