# 2016 Kia Optima - Window regulators failed

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-window-regulators-failed/179769>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** kia\
**Created:** [October 4, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-window-regulators-failed/179769 "2021-10-04T16:09:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![OptimaEd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7ea924/32.png) [@OptimaEd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OptimaEd)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-window-regulators-failed/179769/1 "2021-10-04T16:09:48Z")

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I had all 4 window regulators go out within a 4 month time span. All 1 at a time right after the other.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-window-regulators-failed/179769/2 "2021-10-04T20:42:45Z")

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You’re not the only one!

> **[2016 Kia Optima Window Regulator Failure](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Kia/Optima/2016/windows_windshield/window_regulator_failure.shtml)**
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> The 2016 Kia Optima has 21 problems reported for window regulator failure. Average repair cost is $250 at 65,900 miles. (Page 1 of 2)

Tester

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-window-regulators-failed/179769/3 "2021-10-04T20:46:41Z")

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there is also a class action law suit for their windows. just so you know.  
[Hyundai, Kia Class Action Says Power Windows Are Defective - Top Class Actions](https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/auto-news/hyundai-kia-class-action-says-power-windows-are-defective/)

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-window-regulators-failed/179769/4 "2021-10-04T23:15:15Z")

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I wonder what’s failing in these window regulators? If it is mostly the same failure mode, OP may be able to take preventative measures to mitigate the problem. I mean after the current window regulator’s problems are resolved.

- the motor? (OP, have you checked the fuses?)
- plastic guides?
- cable lube is drying out and cables are sticking?

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-window-regulators-failed/179769/5 "2021-10-05T11:30:23Z")

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> [@weekend-warrior](#):
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> there is also a class action law suit for their windows. just so you know.

My advice is for the OP to retain all documentation from the window regulator repairs, and to “join” that CA suit. When the suit is settled–which could easily take two years–there is a good chance that he will be able to receive reimbursement for those expenses.