Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRIND... |
| Nov 15, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I PURCHASED A NEW KIA OPTIMA IN 2004. IN 2005 THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE SMELLED LIKE BURNT RUBBER. I... |
| Dec 28, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I RECENTLY PURCHASED A KIA OPTIMA 2004, ON DECEMBER 28,2005 I NOTICE A PIERCING NOISE COMING FROM T... |
| Dec 13, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY A... |
| Sep 15, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE CONSUMER LOST ... |