2007 Kia Optima Visibility/wiper Problems

NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/12/2026

20Visibility/wiper complaints

12%Of all 166 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS48 · 28.9%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING25 · 15.1%

VISIBILITY/WIPER20 · 12%

ENGINE16 · 9.6%

VISIBILITY13 · 7.8%

Share of the 166 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Kia Optima overview page.

What owners report

“PASSENGER SUN VISOR STOPPED WORKING AND STAYS DOWN AFFECTING VISIBILITY ON RIGHT SIDE.”NHTSA complaint 10825899 — filed 02/12/2016

“I BOUGJT THIS CAR IN 2014. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS, TWICE, A BRAKE LIGHT, BOTH REAR BLINKERS, A FRONT BLINKER, AS WELL AS…”NHTSA complaint 10734994 — filed 07/19/2015

“DRIVER SIDE VISOR CEASED TO REMAIN UPRIGHT WHEN FLIPPED UP OUT OF THE WAY. ONLY WAY TO KEEP FROM BLOCKING MY VIEW WAS TO FLIP…”NHTSA complaint 10532929 — filed 07/31/2013

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Kia Optima have visibility/wiper problems?

Visibility/wiper is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Kia Optima: 20 of 166 complaints on file (12%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Kia Optima have in total?

166 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.