KIA OPTIMA Problems by Year
9,957 complaints across all model years
9,957
Total Complaints
50
Total Recalls
20
Model Years
26
Reported Deaths
Years to Avoid
These years have significantly more problems than average: 2015 (1,343 complaints), 2013 (1,809 complaints)
Best Years
These years have the fewest reported problems: 2001 (231 complaints), 2002 (168 complaints), 2003 (190 complaints)
Complaints by Model Year
Common Problems
Engine
2,994 complaints
Electrical System
905 complaints
Unknown Or Other
794 complaints
Steering
736 complaints
Air Bags
558 complaints
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 170 | 0 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 281 | 1 | 30 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 313 | 2 | 12 | 17 | |
| 2017 | 325 | 3 | 7 | 14 | |
| 2016 | 1,010 | 5 | 42 | 36 | |
| 2015 | 1,343 | 4 | 56 | 105 | |
| 2014 | 755 | 7 | 35 | 57 | |
| 2013 | 1,809 | 9 | 76 | 156 | |
| 2012 | 1,232 | 5 | 37 | 117 | |
| 2011 | 764 | 5 | 38 | 46 | |
| 2010 | 98 | 1 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 166 | 1 | 6 | 10 | |
| 2008 | 185 | 3 | 26 | 7 | |
| 2007 | 217 | 2 | 20 | 6 | |
| 2006 | 214 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 180 | 0 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 306 | 0 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 190 | 0 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 168 | 0 | 28 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 231 | 0 | 26 | 0 |