Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Kia optima has 72 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
72
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Issue: My 2014 Kia Optima has repeatedly experienced overheating, flashing check‑engine light, and... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint defect, this is a well documented issue with the snow white pearl paint color. need to get th... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint defect causing paint chipping on vehicle due to lack of proper layering of paint on vehicle |
| Aug 13, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It has problems with: High voltage battery voltage sensor circuit, the computer displays a code whic... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On 3 July 2025, while driving the car suddenly lost power and started smoking under the hood. I pull... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After an oil change and spark plugs drove 3 miles and now car will not drive code is Manifold p0106 ... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving my 2014 Kia Ex and I heard a knocking noise, as I was driving my car stopped accelerat... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The paint is peeling horribly |
| Dec 30, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is leaking gas from hose and it was already repaired but still happening. Only getting w... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PEARL WHITE PAINT ON MY 2014 IS CHIPPING OFF ON THE TRUNK, HOOD AND ROOF |
| Nov 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Hit dig mark in road caused by a plow about a half inch to a 1 inch deep by 5 to 7 inches wide while... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The paint/ clear coat all over the car is peeling rapidly and absolutely everywhere |
| Sep 11, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | A high pressure fuel pump, the car is at a shop to get worked on. I was told not to drive the vehicl... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The paint on my car has started to crack and peel. The car is 10 years old, but hasn't been in any a... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought this from a dealer ship and it is having some issues when it is gearing down dont know if i... |
| Apr 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My Kia motor was ordered Kia gave me a hard time to rent me a car. I went 2 months with NO Transpo... |
| Mar 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car had a smell of gas fumes. I have not gotten it inspected but I haven’t driven it after. There co... |
| Mar 5, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I had a fuel leak, I bought this used car from a used dealership. Took it afford kia last year where... |
| Dec 13, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Manufacturer paint defect. Kia refusing to pay full (or even 1/2) of repairs on pearl white 2014 Kia... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle is making a humming noise while the car is off. Both the brake light and ABS lights are on. ... |