KIA OPTIMA
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
KIA OPTIMA Reliability Overview
The KIA OPTIMA has been produced from 2001 to 2020. Over 20 model years, NHTSA has received 10,045 complaints and issued 59 recall campaigns for this model.
20
Model Years
10,045
Complaints
59
Recalls
2001–2020
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2020 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 179
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2019 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 288
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2018 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 313
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2017 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 336
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2016 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 1,021
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2015 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 1,360
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2014 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 763
Recalls: 7
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2013 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 1,822
Recalls: 9
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2012 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 1,239
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2011 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 766
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2010 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 98
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2009 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 166
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2008 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 188
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2007 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 217
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2006 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 214
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2005 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 180
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: latcheslockslinkages
2004 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 306
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: latcheslockslinkages
2003 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 190
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: latcheslockslinkages
2002 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 168
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
2001 KIA OPTIMA
Complaints: 231
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: structureframe-and-members
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 179 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2019 | 288 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2018 | 313 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2017 | 336 | 3 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2016 | 1,021 | 5 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2015 | 1,360 | 4 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2014 | 763 | 7 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2013 | 1,822 | 9 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2012 | 1,239 | 5 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2011 | 766 | 5 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2010 | 98 | 1 | N/A | power-train |
| 2009 | 166 | 1 | N/A | power-train |
| 2008 | 188 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2007 | 217 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2006 | 214 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2005 | 180 | 0 | N/A | latcheslockslinkages |
| 2004 | 306 | 1 | N/A | latcheslockslinkages |
| 2003 | 190 | 2 | N/A | latcheslockslinkages |
| 2002 | 168 | 3 | N/A | suspension |
| 2001 | 231 | 3 | N/A | structureframe-and-members |