Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia optima has 56 NHTSA brakes complaints and 3 brakes-related recalls.
56
Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V519000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic C...
21V331000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid m...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact is calling on behalf of her grandson for a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that whil... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was an ab... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in N... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, h... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Engine fire |
| Aug 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut off wi... |
| Jul 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Driving down highway car engine shut off. Brakes are vacuum assist so brake pedal was hard and not v... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The check oil and my fans stopped working and also my fuel pump and also my battery light went on |
| Jun 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while her granddaughter was driving at an und... |
| May 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start-up. No warning li... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the ABS and traction... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I've been having an issue with my car just out of the blue breaking while I'm going into it seems to... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Mar 25, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Mar 23, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Car stalled. Received check Brakes warning. ABS pump motor voltage fault message. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |