Kia Optima
Owner complaints to NHTSA for model years 2012–2020, the systems they concern and the trouble codes owners quote. Engines are from fueleconomy.gov.
Owner complaints5,537
Model year with most complaints2013
Crashes · fires · injuries reported191 · 359 · 174
Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Engines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 923 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.4 L | |
| 2013 | 1,388 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.4 L | |
| 2014 | 591 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.4 L | |
| 2015 | 1,011 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.4 L | |
| 2016 | 763 | 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.4 L | |
| 2017 | 259 | 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.4 L | |
| 2018 | 235 | 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.4 L | |
| 2019 | 214 | 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.4 L | |
| 2020 | 153 | 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
Most reported systems
| System | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2,846 | |
| Unknown or other | 754 | |
| Electrical system | 665 | |
| Steering | 598 | |
| Service brakes | 411 | |
| Structure | 352 | |
| Power train | 349 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 339 | |
| Air bags | 188 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 168 |
Generic codes owners quote
| Code | Meaning | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| P0014 | "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) | 9 |
| P0303 | Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected | 5 |
| P0304 | Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected | 5 |
| P0010 | "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) | 5 |
| P2562 | Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit | 4 |
| P0087 | Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low | 3 |
| P0456 | EVAP System Leak Detected (very small leak) | 3 |
| P200A | Intake Manifold Runner Performance (Bank 1) | 3 |
| P0445 | EVAP System Purge Control Valve A Circuit Shorted | 2 |
| P0017 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B) | 2 |
| P2191 | System Too Lean at Higher Load (Bank 1) | 2 |
| P0404 | EGR A Control Circuit Range/Performance | 1 |
| P0711 | Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance | 1 |
| P0172 | System Too Rich Bank 1 | 1 |
| P0301 | Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected | 1 |
Kia-specific codes owners quote
These codes are defined by Kia; their exact meaning depends on model and year, so read it from Kia service information.
P1326 ×96C1259 ×3C1260 ×2P1777 ×2P1B74 ×2P1B25 ×2P1B77 ×2
A complaint can list several systems. Counts are for the US market; more complaints can simply mean more cars sold.