Kia Optima problems by year
7,509 owner complaints and 59 safety recalls across 20 model years. 2013 has the most complaints.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Optima | 146 | 0 |
| 2019 Kia Optima | 208 | 1 |
| 2018 Kia Optima | 232 | 2 |
| 2017 Kia Optima | 255 | 3 |
| 2016 Kia Optima | 756 | 5 |
| 2015 Kia Optima | 1,008 | 4 |
| 2014 Kia Optima | 586 | 7 |
| 2013 Kia Optima | 1,383 | 9 |
| 2012 Kia Optima | 919 | 5 |
| 2011 Kia Optima | 593 | 5 |
| 2010 Kia Optima | 75 | 1 |
| 2009 Kia Optima | 116 | 1 |
| 2008 Kia Optima | 144 | 3 |
| 2007 Kia Optima | 167 | 2 |
| 2006 Kia Optima | 155 | 2 |
| 2005 Kia Optima | 144 | 0 |
| 2004 Kia Optima | 225 | 1 |
| 2003 Kia Optima | 144 | 2 |
| 2002 Kia Optima | 110 | 3 |
| 2001 Kia Optima | 143 | 3 |