Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia optima has 119 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
119
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Nothing |
| Dec 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | The car is experiencing the same problem reported on technical service bulletin SA187 (Blind spot de... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My Kia OptimaLX had no check engine light not running any different no warning or light indicators t... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The paint is cracking and peeling off by the back window on the roof creating rust areas. |
| Sep 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car just shut off |
| Aug 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Well my paint is peeling everywhere I only had car 4 years, I can barely wash it because the car was... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car makes a raddled noise when turn on and the car turns off when I press the brakes |
| Jun 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint flakes and chips while driving or during car washes. Paint is "Snow White Peral". Numerous com... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought the car odometer and title both said 98xxx on the car. 3 days after I purchased the car the... |
| Jan 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | on 1/18/2025 my teenage daughter was driving down the highway at a speed of around 70 MPH when she h... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint is peeling off all over my car. I see this is a known issue with the white paint and nothing i... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | FIRERELATED | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima SX Turbo. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, s... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Engine may be blown not sure what all is affected. Engine died while driving. Trying to start makes ... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Hi I have a 2015 Kia optima white(pearl). Like many other white Kia’s on the road, my paint is conti... |
| Jun 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The back passenger door wont close, the door latch is broken making it to where it will fly open at ... |
| May 7, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My paint is delaminating all over my vehicle and is flying off in large sheets. My car now has metal... |
| May 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hybrid system malfunction |
| Apr 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Window regular has been replaced 2 times in 2 years.Having problems again with the same drivers side... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Not sure what the exact problem is and my mechanic cannot figure out either, I had the car a little ... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Driving to work, that is less than 5 miles, started to hear a noise then car just stopped, called ro... |