Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-08 | 18V161000 |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1,710 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I am submitting this complaint regarding ongoing and persistent mechanical issues with my vehicle since the time of pur… |
| 2026-02-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | About a month ago my paint on my 2018 Kia Optima snow white pearl car started bubbling, then it turned into peeling and… |
| 2026-01-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was sold an unsafe vehicle at J and J Auto house 6446 Wilshire Bl LA,CA 90022. Dealer withheld condition of car . Ha… |
| 2025-12-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving my 2018 Kia Optima S, the car suddenly jerked, lost power, and stalled in traffic. Multiple warning light… |
| 2025-11-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car keeps stalling while driving |
| 2025-11-22 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Paint peeling from driver side door. |
| 2025-11-21 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I turned the car off, it had difficulty turning back on and the brake pedal got really hard. I had to wait about 30-45 … |
| 2025-11-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My engine is under the Kia class action lawsuit for the KDS with the rod bearing clearance issues. I have done all my o… |
| 2025-11-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering column coupler went bad. Unable to swap out the coupler alone ($12 part) and had to get a whole new column (ov… |
| 2025-11-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Paint on all four door handles are bubbling and chipping. I rarely use the backseat handles and passenger door, which m… |
| 2025-10-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I’ve had my car for 6 months and it constantly burns oil I’ve had 4 oil changes because it Is completely disappearing b… |
| 2025-09-27 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | I was rearended, all air bags deployed except steeringwheel |
| 2025-09-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine seized and stopped working. While I could not find any recall information based on the VIN, it is a 2018 Kia whi… |
| 2025-09-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car would convulse and shake very wildly metal parts spread around engine. It has very rough idle. 4th cylinder went ou… |
| 2025-08-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Trunk latch broke leaving it impossible for someone in the trunk to get out and very difficult for someone on the outsi… |
| 2025-08-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On August 26, 2025, I brought my 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid to an authorized dealer for recall SC218 (engine inspec… |
| 2025-08-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2018 Kia Optima has a cracked oil pan, which caused an excessive oil leak —up to 5 quarts in a matter of hours. This… |
| 2025-08-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car suddenly stopped working; it was struggling to stay on. Mechanic stated cylinder is not functioning at full force. |
| 2025-08-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2018 Kia Optima went into limp mode while exiting the freeway. I had it scanned and received a P1326 code, which is … |
| 2025-07-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Kia is aware of the engine oil consumption causing misfires, failed emissions test, blowing a rod and engine lock up. T… |
| 2025-07-10 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Purchased car about 4 months ago, before warranty ran out, the shop looked at it told me it was fine, it wouldn't acce… |
| 2025-07-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The car is literally burning through oil so bad every other week I am putting more in, the electrical system continues … |
| 2025-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The 2.4L Theta II engine in my 2018 Kia Optima is failing, exhibiting excessive oil consumption, with oil loss document… |
| 2025-06-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2018 Kia Optima LX began using excessive oil (>3 quarts/1000 miles) just over 100K miles. I researched and found tha… |
| 2025-06-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failed despite maintenance and repairs. The car is part of the active class action for Kia Engine Defects. The K… |
| 2025-06-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Subject: Urgent Request for Engine Replacement – 2018 Kia Optima Dear Kia Consumer Affairs, I am writing to formally… |
| 2025-05-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Got an oil change, and they advised that it was low on oil. (I had just replaced it recently) I took it to the dealer a… |
| 2025-05-14 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | The contact called on behalf of his son who owned a 2018 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at approxima… |
| 2025-05-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This vehicle has an active recall: SC218 / DTC P1326 – ECU UPDATE / ENGINE REPAIR. I brought it to Martin Kia in Newark… |
| 2025-05-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am the current legal owner of a 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ), which has an open safety recall under campaign … |
| 2025-05-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine of my 2018 Kia Optima is burning oil. When it started, I had 72,000 miles, and it's burning one quart of oil… |
| 2025-04-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle engine shut down without warning while driving on the interstate on April 27,2025. I had the vehicle towed and … |
| 2025-04-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My teenage daughter regularly drives this vehicle. The vehicle began experiencing significant oil consumption, oil leak… |
| 2025-04-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving on the highway with my children and the engine started to knock and lock up. I had to swerve onto an exit… |
| 2025-04-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Oil consumption and engine code P200A |
| 2025-03-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intend… |
| 2025-03-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Mi Kia Optima 2018 con motor 2.4L GDI presenta consumo excesivo de aceite, un problema que he visto reportado por mucho… |
| 2025-03-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The oil consumption is burning at a faster rate than normal. My oil changes are always on time but for months I have be… |
| 2025-02-22 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Passenger seat belt goes off when no one is sitting there. |
| 2025-02-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | It started with the oil. I constantly have to add oil. when it first started that’s what I was doing just adding oil. T… |
| 2025-01-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | It burns oil constantly. I constantly have to get new filters put on because they become black very quickly same with t… |
| 2025-01-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Kia is aware of the engine oil consumption causing misfires, failed emissions test, blowing a rod and engine lock up. T… |
| 2024-12-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Increased oil consumption with needing oil added and or changed half way before date or milage stated, oil changes perf… |
| 2024-12-18 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the… |
| 2024-12-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Complaint-Car misfired, oil leaking on spark plugs causing an Engin Replacement that was first complained to Gossett Ki… |
| 2024-11-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I drove the car to the park about 6 miles round trip with family. I came back home and started having lunch for about 2… |
| 2024-11-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the veh… |
| 2024-11-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Check engine light began flashing halfway down the highway. Oil changes and maintenance are done regularly. Vehicle han… |
| 2024-10-21 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving at night if the headlights will randomly turn completely off |
| 2024-10-16 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illumi… |