Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Kia Optima has 7 recalls, 566 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
566
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
20V100000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. ...
20V519000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic C...
21V331000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid m...
17V224000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine ...
22V093000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pres...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2014 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Issue: My 2014 Kia Optima has repeatedly experienced overheating, flashing check‑engine light, and... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving down the highway, my engine completely turned off. I was able to get to a safe locatio... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | STEERING | Rattle in the steering column when turning and over bumps. |
| Jan 10, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V3... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car has a engine light on an I was told it has a recall on it It a FUEL SENDING UNIT-N and a FUE... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | STEERING | The vehicle is currently experiencing failure consistent with a U.S safety call {Technical Service B... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint defect, this is a well documented issue with the snow white pearl paint color. need to get th... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The engine failed after a prior engine replacement performed by the manufacturer. The failure caused... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS | The contact works as an investigator for the Utah Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division. The contact wa... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Motor blew going down the road. |
| Nov 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint defect causing paint chipping on vehicle due to lack of proper layering of paint on vehicle |
| Nov 12, 2025 | STEERING | I am getting a clunking in the steering column.. I feel that my vehicle may be unsafe to drive.. Upo... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2014 Kia Optima is burning oil heavily and emitting fumes into the cabin. The dealership confirme... |
| Nov 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My oil pressure sensor failed and is leaking oil into the electrical wire harness and all over the ... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on sever... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | [XXX] , [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Email: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Date: October 5, 2025 Kia America, Inc. ... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Check engine light was flashing and the car wouldn’t accelerate up to speed, wouldn’t turn over when... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Sep 7, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that after her daughter had parked the vehic... |