2014 Model Year

Kia Optima

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
564
Recalls
3
Crashes
19
Severe
75

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V093000 Feb 2022

Other

No consequence data available

20V100000 Feb 2020

Other

No consequence data available

17V224000 Mar 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V331000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the pa...

Engine
Feb 2026

While driving down the highway, my engine completely turned off. I was able to get to a safe location. When I tried turning the car back on, it would...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V10000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) and 21V331000 (SERV...

Steering
Jan 2026

The vehicle is currently experiencing failure consistent with a U.S safety call {Technical Service Bulletin) related to the steering column. A diagnos...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

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 FUEL PUMP LOCK RING -N.

Steering
Jan 2026

I am getting a clunking in the steering column.. I feel that my vehicle may be unsafe to drive.. Upon inspection it was brought to my attention that k...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

Motor blew going down the road.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

Paint defect, this is a well documented issue with the snow white pearl paint color. need to get the vehicle repainted so it looks as good as it driv...

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Dec 2025

Check engine light was flashing and the car wouldn’t accelerate up to speed, wouldn’t turn over when tried to start.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Dec 2025

The engine failed after a prior engine replacement performed by the manufacturer. The failure caused the vehicle to become non-operational and created...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2014 Kia Optima has 564 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 19 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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