Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Kia Optima has 4 recalls, 1010 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
1010
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | ENGINE | There is a known issue with this vehicle and the fix by KIA is not safe nor fair to the consumer. Ki... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while pulling into the driveway, the ABS... |
| Aug 20, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that for over 8 years, the vehicle was experi... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2015 KIA optima experienced a catastrophic engine fire while I was driving. There was no warning,... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine in my vehicle failed while putting the car into reverse to back into my garage. I thank G... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This is a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding a manufacturer's active refusal to remedy a know... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving to the residence, the veh... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | ENGINE | My girlfriend was driving on interstate 95 to pick me up from the metro. The engine suddenly cut off... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving my 2015 Kia Optima, the engine failed completely without warning. The vehicle lost pow... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | My energy in my car started messing up with only 150,000 miles it had a long knocking sound and it w... |
| May 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I would say that the time this incident happened I was driving and me and me nephew were in car at t... |
| May 28, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while accelerating at 55 MPH, there was ... |
| May 13, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | They were speeding with their phone in a phone stand watching a show while on the freeway |
| May 8, 2026 | ENGINE | Was driving down the interstate and the engine lost some power and the engine blew and parts of the ... |
| May 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the freeway and a system warning came up “check hybrid system” and the car went lim... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph and slowing dow... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | STEERING | Driving down the road and my steering wheel light comes on sporadically and then I lose control of t... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine seized while driving. |