Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2007 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS TRAVELING 25 MILES AN HOUR ON A ROAD AND MY BRAKES LOCKED UP AT A RED LIGHT. THIS HAPPEN ONCE ... |
| May 14, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR. I PUT THE B... |
| Nov 11, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT | BOUGHT A 2007 KIA OPTIMA IN JULY 2010, AFTER 3 MONTHS HAD TO HAVE BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED. NOW O... |
| Oct 15, 2009 | PARKING BRAKE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING | PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS. THE REAR STOP LAMP AND TAIL LAMP BUL... |
| Dec 15, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED. THE CONT... |