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2003 Kia optima Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Kia optima has 4 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Kia optima

Latches & Locks
34
Structure
20
Electrical
20
Airbags
15
Other
9
Fuel System
9
Engine
8
Suspension
7
Powertrain
5
Visibility
5
Brakes
4
Lights
4

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 17, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI HAD PROBLEM WITH BRAKES LOCKING UP ON 2003 KIA OPTIMA, HAD IT AT A DEALERSHIP TO GET FIXED. THEY S...
Sep 17, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SMELLED SMOKE WHEN SHE APPLIED ...
Dec 1, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBRAKE FAILURE, FRONT ROTORS GROOVED, PADS HEAT GLAZED, REAR ROTORS ALSO. PLUS REAR CALIPERS WERE BO...
Jul 31, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE VEHICLE'S BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *NM THE CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE ALL THE WA...

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