Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia optima has 9 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
9
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle or... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Mar 22, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle inadve... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shut off wi... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the engine was previously replaced due t... |
| Sep 17, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE V... |
| May 23, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE... |
| Jun 24, 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND ST... |
| Mar 1, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact received a recall repair regarding a system upgrade ... |