Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia optima has 102 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
102
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, during a DoorD... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’ve gotten my vehicle fixed four times now thinking it was an electrical issue, not aware of the re... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In September of 2025, my radio and back up camera stopped working. I contacted Hayward Kia and was i... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The incident took place on Sunday, December 30th. I was driving to pick up my children from their fa... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving my 2015 Kia optima I was getting ready to turn in to my residence.My car completely sh... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | All recalls were not done false input information they never fixed engine bearing recall I’m getting... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My motor bearing is knocking very loud I was refused service upon arrival dealer was making my servi... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car caught on fire just sitting under the carport. The investigator said that it was electrical. ... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car started having electrical issues, started smoking and stopped completely while driving, now i... |
| May 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving on the freeway when I noticed smoke coming out of my hood. I immediately exited the fr... |
| May 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I have repeatedly been denied service by KIA Customer Service and KIA Dealerships regarding my safet... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | ENGINE KEEPS SHUTTING OFF |
| Nov 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When I was driving my car had stopped driving, the engine light had popped up. I put a new battery, ... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, he noticed an abnormal... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the expressway onto the exit ramp going about 75 mph when my car suddenly slowed do... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | For the past month or two my vehicle hesitates to start on the first try. I can smell an odor at tim... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC GRIEVIANCE DEPRESION HOMELESSNESS RACISM CRITICISM HATE CYBERBULLY ATTACK I... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall It smells like burning |
| May 25, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Drove this 15 Kia Optima on the highway when all of a sudden it lost power and died. There was no li... |
| May 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | While driving on freeway lights, flicker and car just dies. Steering goes out and lose control of ve... |