Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Kia optima has 4 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
4
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAD PROBLEM WITH BRAKES LOCKING UP ON 2003 KIA OPTIMA, HAD IT AT A DEALERSHIP TO GET FIXED. THEY S... |
| Sep 17, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SMELLED SMOKE WHEN SHE APPLIED ... |
| Dec 1, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT ROTORS GROOVED, PADS HEAT GLAZED, REAR ROTORS ALSO. PLUS REAR CALIPERS WERE BO... |
| Jul 31, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *NM THE CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE ALL THE WA... |