Kia Optima radio problem 

Hopefully the original author can pin this comment. I've had this Kia Optima for quite a number of years. The radio issue can be one of these options ranked highly to less likelu in order: 1) stuck CD, try doing a reset on that tiny button by the power. If you can get that CD out send it flim flam to Jimmy jam out of there. 2) Hard reset on battery by pulling negative cable at least 1/2 hour,. Put it back on, wait 15 mins, see if issue is fixed. 3) the clock spring part behind the steering wheel is failing and needs replacing, this part affects your horn, steering wheel controls, cruise control etc.. When this is bad, things go a bit haywire. 4) BCM part failing. If this is failing you'll get a series of clicks that you can hear. It can affect almost anything electronic. Eg radio, blinkers, auto power windows, lights, parking lock, reverse sensor etc. hopefully not this.

FIXED IT !! After reset button not working and verified all fuses were good had to disconnect car battery for 5 mins and reconnected and now radio and reset button works

The fix has been to find a pin and press the tiny reset button next to the power/volume control. Once I do this, the system boots up and functions normally, even remembers all my presets.

I had same issue with my KIA Optima 2013 LX. I reset the radio and it fixed. Reset button is right next to Power button button right side. It looks like tiny hole and thats the reset button. Use thin hard wire or anything hard metal that can fit in that hole and it will fix your issue and if not then take your car to the repair shop...Good luck!!!!

I have a 2013 Kia Optima I bought a month ago for my wife. I was completely in love with car until I started having issues with the radio. I got home and the radio was on but as I tried turning off the radio and or change the station it was completely frozen. On another day the radio completely was off and I could not turn it on till the car sat for a while then it worked again. I'm curious to see what the dealer tells me but this is getting really frustrating...

Just had same problem with my 2013 Optima. I let it sit for 10 minutes and worked again on start-up. Didn't need to reset.

I have a 2013 Kia Optima EX GDI, purchased it only seven months ago. My radio does not shut off however, my problem is while car is in reverse the radio should automatically shut-off, my radio does not. I have also had problems with the bluetooth connection, sometimes it works, and when it doesn't I have to reconnect it. My biggest issue is, I have had the radio replaced at the dealership TWICE!!! Still have the same issues. How frustrating.

I had c.d. stuck in 2009 kia sorento sterio. to fix problem first turn of sterio. then go unplug battery. ( neg. only). place cable in safe place not to creat chock. forget about it for at least 1hour.# pray# go back connect neg. cable, for get for at least 30min. go back put key in egniton. Turn key to acc. motor off.turn on sterio, push c.d. & eject button at the same time wamo c.d. slides out. if it didnt work dor you. check acc. fuss bx for audio check fuss. enjoy.

I feel for you. The car is beautiful but just not well engineered like a Toyota Honda or Nissan. Next time I buy it won't be a KIA.

Mine just gave out like a hour ago. It was working on way home. Stopped at store and got back into car and now won’t turn on

I had to get my battery jumped so I had to change the fuse. I tried the reset with no help. The UVO screen is still black and will not power on. Guess I will have find a dealership to replace my radio. Sucks having no backup cam or radio.

if that happens , check the fuse box where driver side. it is the blue one 15, says Audio.

Had the same issue but mine does not have the reset button. So I took out the big yellow radio fuse (which was already lose), waited 30 seconds, put it back in and all was good as new.

That's why you should install an after market radio or dump that piece of shit. My friend had the same problem and then it had a problem with the steering so he trade and got a 2013 Civic and he loves it at least Honda don't put in cheap ass plastic chinese radios that breaks 3 months later. Do ya self a favor and dump that piece of shit and get a Honda or something. Who know 6 months ya have another problem bro I just KNOW. Kia always lie a bout everything so they can rip you off!!

i have a 2016 kia sorento i pushed the small button next to the volume for 5 seconds and like it rebooted the whole audio first my back up camera wasnt working radio was completely off no clock display thanks for the advice .

The problem seems to have corrected itself. However there's a lot of squeaks and rattles that shouldn't happen in a new car. And worst of all the mileage is way over estimated by Kia. Real world mileage is nowhere near what they advertise

Same exact problem happened to me today in my 2013 Kia Optima. The radio just died. It won't turn on. It's driving me crazy. I don't have time to keep taking my car in!

I have the same problem on my 2010 optima. It's really depressing

GET AN EARRING OR PAPER CLIP. THERE IS A VERY SMALL INDENTATION UNDER THE VOLUME AND NEXT THE SEEK BUTTNON. PRESS YOUR UTENSIL IN THERE AND IT WILL WORK!!!!

Right under the Bluetooth text and on the right of the CD IN you can see a reset button.. Try pushing this down for 5 seconds with a pen.

same problem w/ my Kia soul, dealer ship says not under warranty. Radio is not bumper to bumper along w/ other things that I just learned about.

So you say don’t buy a crap Kia Optima because your radio doesn’t work ? Try checking the fuse. My Lord

And by the way.... It's not real leather in the car.

same here, they are replacing it with a new radio and while we are waiting for the new unit the car won't start. We are taking it to the dealer for the second time cause the first time they didn't find anything wrong with it after it was jumped.

I have the some problem with my Kia sportage 2011.The custmers service on Lia Kia Northampton-MA was terrible these my second Kia and Last.

So I came here thinking it’s a 2012 and everyone keeps talking abt this fancy reset button. I don’t have that on my 2012 optima. I do have the fuzes though. I went in my car and did the 5 second trick and it didn’t work either the screens still black as shit. So I’m gonna go to the mechanic tomorrow and see what they can do. But if anyone knows about the 2012 Kia optima let me know please cause all these comments are all 2013’s and I don’t got that reset button

By the way the car is amazing. It runs and drives excellent just the radio is my main head ache. I have owned BMW,Mercedes,Hondas,Toyotas and this car is outstanding just has its few issues like any other car...

Reset my 2013 KIA Soul UVO and now my display screen works

I had the same problem in my car. in the fuse box there is a yellow fuse. just take it out then place it back in and it should start up again.

Your speedometer goes up to 260 thats ridiculous

Ok. How do u fix it?

All you had to do was hit the reset button right under VOL. on the radio

Can anyone tell me why my Bluetooth will not connect? This is the one issue I'm having with my radio.

same problem. My dealer is going to replace radio.

I have the same problem with my Kia Rio 2009.

My kia optima has an infinity radio. This evening I expressed the media button and a error message in Korean appeared. It was nothing new so I clicked the okay button. Next thing I know the media button and phone button won't work

LOL, my '07 has a good FM radio but the AM part is LOUSY! The antenna is embedded in the rear window! Don't ask me why!

This is the best made and cheap nowadays.

How do you fix this issue.

Whats the update??

Have the same issue!

How do you fix this problem

Hi eddybody, i wud juz dwivin along and now im parked errrrr A+

I hope you still have warranty

did they fix it? what other problems have you had?

The radio on my 09 comes on but there is no sound at all

Try checking your fuses first.

Go to setup and factory reset the radio

OMG THANK YOU!!😩😩

This cars are crap just stating the truth not hating!

Je suis rendu a deux changements de systeme UVO qui ont été fait sous garantie ! Kia remplace même pas par du neuf et encore des problèmes mais cette fois plus sur garantie. Plus jamais de Kia pour moi et la raison c est un services nul

If your looking for a fix don’t waste your time here !!

Huys i found the issue and its easy u can do it your self let me know