Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Kia Optima has 47 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
47
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car has a engine light on an I was told it has a recall on it It a FUEL SENDING UNIT-N and a FUE... |
| Nov 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My oil pressure sensor failed and is leaking oil into the electrical wire harness and all over the ... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | [XXX] , [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Email: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Date: October 5, 2025 Kia America, Inc. ... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The wire that causes the car to crank start burning that in the wiring hardness. which it make the c... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving my car I will get a sign that pops up flashing says “check hybrid system stop vehicle ... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving home one day, the engine shut off while in traffic. The engine light had started to bl... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Brake lights only work when car has lights off when Libyans are on brake lights stay on entire time |
| Feb 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Apr 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | Car caught fire, parked in driveway, partially damaged the house. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Exact same issue happened to my 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid (NHTSA ID Number: 11556409). I was traveling ... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | In accordance with Kia recall SC212, client had HECU/ABS module & multi fuse kit replaced/installed ... |
| Sep 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving down the street when car caught on fire out of no where. |
| Aug 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The antenna cover completely came off, nothing hit it, it just fell off. I know there is a technical... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Driving from arquette, I to St. Ignace, I on Saturday, August 6, 2023 when I was passing a slower mo... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Today, 7/11/23, I was traveling on the interstate with no issue. Upon exiting the interstate up a sl... |
| Feb 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HEV Warning light comes on and says HEV malfunction, stop car. Within seconds the car shuts off and ... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The hybrid system on my vehicle continues to show an error when operating the vehicle. The manual sa... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I was making a right hand turn and I noticed my turn signal was flashing very fast. So I pulled over... |
| Oct 16, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I was driving down the interstate for my work commute apx 70 mph when HEV warning light engaged and ... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Traction control light has recently started coming on all the time and stays on. When you turn car o... |