2012 Kia Optima consumer reviews

This car now has almost 170k miles.other than normal wear and tear and some recalls the car has been excellent. The real subject here is KIA . They have been a real stand up company. In my opinion KIA has had my back. KIA will be my next purchase

It is a good looking car but totally unreliable. was at 120,000 miles but i had it in the shop many many times. nothing but a money pit

I got this car when I was a sophomore in high school in 2017. I was 15 at the time. And I was in love. I got a 2012 LX for 5k, a steal. It took one year for the engine to blow while I was at the YMCA. It was covered under a recall. I loved this car and still love it. It was my first real sense of freedom, it was sporty for the budget, and it was really handsome. I loved the body styling, and even the normal audio system was nice. It had pep, it had character, and I was proud of it. But i’d be lying if i didn’t say that this car was a money pit. I mean, it felt like repair after repair. First it was a bad knock sensor, then my control arms went out early, then a evap leak I couldn’t find for ages, then I had electrical issues, then it was my fuel sender unit not working, then it was a coolant and AC leak, and the list went on and on. It felt like I had a BMW with a N54!!! Now imagine this bill on a HS student, let alone the average person! Thank God I had my parents to stomach the costs, otherwise I would’ve gone broke. I loved this car with all my heart, and it took me where I needed to go. But it felt like it always wanted to start something with me. Always looking for a reason to break the bank. It’s sitting in my lawn. Maybe i’ll give it to my kid one day. Do I reccomend this car? No, not at all. It’s a money pit. If you’re ready to deal with issues, go ahead. But if you’re a kid in HS who has a mechanic in the family, or income isn’t an issue, then I recommend it. It might be a pain to be with, but you’ll love it. And it’ll love you.

I have a 2012 Kia optima comfortable nice size car I must say. But I fill my gas up and it would show as full. 10 mins after the gaslight flashing as if I need gas. And it will flash as if I have 3 dots and later show full tank. I hate it. Oil changes and all I do on time now check engine light come on & off. The car looks & drive like a show model car but it does get up as I think it should & my front passenger seat stop working the back part to the seat don't go back or fourth & $400.00 to fix. Sadly

To many incidents with ignition, gear shifter, recalls, rear defogger keeps burning my tint, the camera doesn’t work all the time and I would not buy another one because the service on it is to expensive.

looks: okay engine: problem recalls: multi manufacture: purchased from an individual, upon recall for engine replacement, too many miles, so have no transportation and can not afford $5000 for a new engine, so, therefore, I am screwed thank you, KIA! so no, I will not be recommending this type of car thanks

worst car ive ever purchased it has been nothing but a money pit from day one ive had this car almost 2 years and it repairs have cost over 5k to date and is constantly breaking down. Its also horrible in snow i regret buying this car it has been my worst nightmare

Car has had so many recalls including the engine! I have went back and forth to the dealership. Currently sitting on the side of the road!

The car didn't meet up to standards, the engine was replaced but now the vehicle seems like it's not getting gas continues. The vehicle runs one moment and then seems like it's not getting gas continuously. I am very disappointed in the vehicle. The kia dealer states to bring it in and to check it out would cost me $175.00 before checking it out. I am very disappointed in always having to pay, if the recall states the the engine is having problems with numerous items on the engine. It's not fair to always having to pay for the companies problems. Please stop the madness and respect your customers in their purchase or ownership of your Kia's. Step up to the plate and correct your errors.

I’ve owned a 2012 Kia Optima EX GDi 2.4L engine. Hands down, best car I have ever driven! After 8 years of daily driving and 135,000 miles later, she still handles like the day I drove her off the dealership lot. Very comfortable leather interior, that even though is years old, has not one crack or tear! Shifts smoothly, brakes smoothly and still has some get up and go when I put my foot down. Very safe car- Prior to this I owned an ‘11 Optima EX that I got into an accident in. The side and front airbags left me unscathed! All in all, I’m glad I went with Kia. You can never go wrong with that Kia reliability!