How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2011 Kia Optima have?

NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2011 Optima, which is 5% of the 593 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Kia Optima suspension or steering?

No related recalls are listed for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2011 Optima in this data.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2011 Optima?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases was 15,700 miles.

Did the 2011 Optima suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2011 Optima.

How does the 2011 Optima compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2011 Optima's 29 complaints and 5% share are higher in share than most other years listed, including 2012 (3%), 2013 (3%), and 2015 through 2020, which range from 0% to 2%.

2011 Kia Optima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 29 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2011 Kia Optima, 5% of that year's 593 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 15,700 miles, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported, and no related recalls exist for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 29; 5% of 593
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 15,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners repeatedly report the vehicle pulling to the left at various speeds, even after dealers performed multiple alignments to factory specs.
Some owners had struts, bolts, and camber kits replaced in attempts to fix the persistent left-pull condition, without lasting success.
One owner reported that lower control arms, tie rods, and CV axles wore out repeatedly, with a tie rod breaking while driving and causing a loss of control.
One owner noticed abnormal outside-edge tire wear on the front right tire linked to an out-of-spec alignment discovered after the vehicle was out of the adjustment period.
One owner described the front end rising under hard acceleration on a turbo model, shifting weight and affecting handling feel.

When 2011 Kia Optima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2011, latest Jun 21, 2025.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Jun 2025; peak Oct 2011 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Kia Optima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Optima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20102 (3%)
201129 (5%)
201231 (3%)
201343 (3%)
201414 (2%)
201514 (1%)
20168 (1%)
20174 (2%)
20183 (1%)
20195 (2%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2011 Kia Optima have?: NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2011 Optima, which is 5% of the 593 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Kia Optima suspension or steering?: No related recalls are listed for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2011 Optima in this data.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2011 Optima?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases was 15,700 miles.
Did the 2011 Optima suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2011 Optima.
How does the 2011 Optima compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2011 Optima's 29 complaints and 5% share are higher in share than most other years listed, including 2012 (3%), 2013 (3%), and 2015 through 2020, which range from 0% to 2%.