Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-10 | 21V331000 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 440,370 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine seized while driving. |
| 2026-03-25 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Airbag light on dash is on. |
| 2026-03-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, during a DoorDash delivery, the v… |
| 2026-03-17 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning ligh… |
| 2026-03-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was driving then suddenly the engine shut off I was able to pull to the side Tried to restart it I saw smoke coming out… |
| 2026-02-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On Friday, February 27, 2026. This vehicle is being driven and vehicle seized and disabled on the road. In the middle o… |
| 2026-02-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failure while driving on freeway. Almost hit by semi truck. Towed to Dealership. Engine check light flashing com… |
| 2026-02-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Nothing |
| 2026-02-17 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was smoke coming from undern… |
| 2026-02-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Valve cover leaking and oil dripping oil on exhaust at 114k miles. Risk of engine fire. |
| 2026-01-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | Yesterday, [XXX], My 2015 kia optima engines reved up wothout me pushing the gas & within seconds later a loud noise an… |
| 2026-01-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized, a… |
| 2026-01-20 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact is calling on behalf of her grandson for a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while he was driving at… |
| 2026-01-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I've had car for not very long and rid bearings now all of a sudden went out and engine is bad at this point and don't… |
| 2026-01-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine seized and won’t turn at all |
| 2025-12-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I’ve gotten my vehicle fixed four times now thinking it was an electrical issue, not aware of the recall. Did my resear… |
| 2025-12-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On December 27, 2025, at approximately 150,556 miles, my 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid experienced sudden engine knocking, pow… |
| 2025-12-15 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving at u… |
| 2025-12-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine seized |
| 2025-12-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2015 Kia Optima (VIN [XXX] ) experienced sudden engine failure and stalled while driving at approximately 90,000 mil… |
| 2025-12-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine in my 2015 Kia Optima suddenly seized due to connecting rod bearing failure at approximately 55,000 miles. T… |
| 2025-12-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | In September of 2025, my radio and back up camera stopped working. I contacted Hayward Kia and was informed by staff me… |
| 2025-12-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. T… |
| 2025-12-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 2015 Kia Optima has a failing ABS/HECU module consistent with the Kia ABS fire recall. The brake lights stay on cons… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 12-01-2025 driving to work in the morning approx 7:00A.M. and turned on the heater and had a very strong smell like fu… |
| 2025-12-01 | LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | No | 0 | The car is experiencing the same problem reported on technical service bulletin SA187 (Blind spot detection (BSD) syste… |
| 2025-11-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The incident took place on Sunday, December 30th. I was driving to pick up my children from their father and on our way… |
| 2025-11-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. T… |
| 2025-11-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My Kia OptimaLX had no check engine light not running any different no warning or light indicators turned on but car ca… |
| 2025-11-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The paint is cracking and peeling off by the back window on the roof creating rust areas. |
| 2025-11-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, while depressing the accelerator … |
| 2025-11-08 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sou… |
| 2025-11-04 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | While driving my 2015 Kia Optima (VIN: [XXX] ) at highway speed, the engine suddenly shut off without any warning light… |
| 2025-10-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My engine failed in my 2015 Kia Optima. I took it to the Kia dealership in my city, and was advised to provide document… |
| 2025-10-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle started making a loud knocking/tapping noise while driving. The vehicle has randomly acted as if it was go… |
| 2025-10-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving my 2015 Kia optima I was getting ready to turn in to my residence.My car completely shut off but my light… |
| 2025-09-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 9/25/2025 - our vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of a busy roadway creating a hazard. We had it towed to [XXX] … |
| 2025-09-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost mot… |
| 2025-09-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My engine recently sustained damage. Although my vehicle’s VIN is listed in the affected recall range, I never received… |
| 2025-09-21 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 60 MPH, the instrument panel w… |
| 2025-09-05 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | Driving on [XXX] to Eureka, Ca. Just outside of Laytonville, CA. the vehicle in front of me swerved into oncoming tra… |
| 2025-09-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The car just shut off |
| 2025-09-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal knocki… |
| 2025-08-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | All recalls were not done false input information they never fixed engine bearing recall I’m getting a consultant to ha… |
| 2025-08-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Well my paint is peeling everywhere I only had car 4 years, I can barely wash it because the car wash takes more paint … |
| 2025-08-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My motor bearing is knocking very loud I was refused service upon arrival dealer was making my service very complicated… |
| 2025-08-07 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The car is a 2015 model and as shown in the pictures, the paint on the tail is damaged. This is a defect of the manufac… |
| 2025-08-02 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver's side and pass… |
| 2025-07-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving, the engine suddenly shut off without warning. The car coasted to a stop and would not restart. When atte… |
| 2025-07-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine seized and is out of commission on 7/16/25. |