Kia Optima Problems, Recalls & Complaints
Consumer complaints, recalls, and safety issues reported to NHTSA for the Kia Optima. Click any year to see detailed reports.
Kia Optima Problems by Year
Each year links to the full detailed report with recall summaries, complaint descriptions, safety ratings, and investigations.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kia Optima | 246 | 3 | Details → |
About Kia Optima Safety Data
All data on this page comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by Kia Optima owners directly with NHTSA. Recalls are issued when a safety-related defect is identified.
Higher complaint volumes do not necessarily mean a model is unsafe — popular, high-volume models naturally accumulate more reports over time. The best use of this data is to compare year-to-year trends and identify specific recurring issues.
Check a Specific Optima VIN
For the most detailed information about a specific Kia Optima, decode its 17-digit VIN.