Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia optima has 444 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
444
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Was driving then suddenly the engine shut off I was able to pull to the side Tried to restart it I s... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | On Friday, February 27, 2026. This vehicle is being driven and vehicle seized and disabled on the ro... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failure while driving on freeway. Almost hit by semi truck. Towed to Dealership. Engine check... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was smoke... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Valve cover leaking and oil dripping oil on exhaust at 114k miles. Risk of engine fire. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ENGINE | I've had car for not very long and rid bearings now all of a sudden went out and engine is bad at t... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine seized and won’t turn at all |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2015 Kia Optima (VIN [XXX] ) experienced sudden engine failure and stalled while driving at appro... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine in my 2015 Kia Optima suddenly seized due to connecting rod bearing failure at approximat... |
| Dec 7, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12-01-2025 driving to work in the morning approx 7:00A.M. and turned on the heater and had a very s... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, while depressi... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine failed in my 2015 Kia Optima. I took it to the Kia dealership in my city, and was advised ... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle started making a loud knocking/tapping noise while driving. The vehicle has randomly ac... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | ENGINE | 9/25/2025 - our vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of a busy roadway creating a hazard. We had ... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine recently sustained damage. Although my vehicle’s VIN is listed in the affected recall rang... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 60 MPH, the... |