Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Kia Optima has 4 recalls, 983 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
983
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...
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...
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: 2015 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | AIR BAGS | Airbag light on dash is on. |
| Mar 17, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, during a DoorD... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Was driving then suddenly the engine shut off I was able to pull to the side Tried to restart it I s... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | On Friday, February 27, 2026. This vehicle is being driven and vehicle seized and disabled on the ro... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Nothing |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failure while driving on freeway. Almost hit by semi truck. Towed to Dealership. Engine check... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was smoke... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Valve cover leaking and oil dripping oil on exhaust at 114k miles. Risk of engine fire. |
| Jan 24, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Yesterday, [XXX], My 2015 kia optima engines reved up wothout me pushing the gas & within seconds la... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ENGINE | I've had car for not very long and rid bearings now all of a sudden went out and engine is bad at t... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact is calling on behalf of her grandson for a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that whil... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine seized and won’t turn at all |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’ve gotten my vehicle fixed four times now thinking it was an electrical issue, not aware of the re... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On December 27, 2025, at approximately 150,556 miles, my 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid experienced sudden e... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle or... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE | Engine seized |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2015 Kia Optima (VIN [XXX] ) experienced sudden engine failure and stalled while driving at appro... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine in my 2015 Kia Optima suddenly seized due to connecting rod bearing failure at approximat... |