Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2008 KIA OPTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEM WITH IGNITION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE... |
| Dec 31, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | POLICE REQUEST FOR VEHICLE INSPECTION OF 2008 KIA OPTIMA. THE INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED BY THE ... |
| Jan 10, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED AN... |
| Nov 30, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN THE RAIN ON A HIGHWAY ... |
| Nov 1, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT, AND WHILE BRAKING, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND HIT A CONCRETE POLE.... |