Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia optima has 47 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
47
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On December 27, 2025, at approximately 150,556 miles, my 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid experienced sudden e... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving my 2015 Kia Optima (VIN: [XXX] ) at highway speed, the engine suddenly shut off withou... |
| May 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle experienced sudden loss of power while driving when cylinder 3 completely failed (0 PSI comp... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid poses a serious safety risk. While driving at highway speeds, the car has ... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Was driving down the highway and all of a sudden the car shut down in the highway lucky cars was not... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine locked in while driving on road No power an won’t start |
| Jun 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, or whil... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ve... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I NEED REMEDY COMPENSATION IN REGARDS OF MY RECALLS MY ENGINE WARRANTY WAS GONE AFTER BEING REPLACED... |
| Dec 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle has a seized motor within the manufacturers powertrain warranty. They are denying to rep... |
| Sep 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car is dragging/hesitant to pick up speed. While on the highway, it takes a while to reach minima... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2015 Kia Optima EX with 56,462 miles which I am the original owner. On 09/07/2024, my vehicle oil... |
| Sep 2, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the br... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Driving on highway at 65 mph and engine just died with no warning. Almost got hit trying to get off ... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Was driving down the interstate and engine cut off suddenly. Had to coast across several lane to pul... |
| Mar 18, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Knock sensor replaced due to engine knocking did not fix the problem the cars engine does not work i... |
| Mar 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The engine lost power taking off crossing a major roadway, resulting in a stall, vehicle had to be r... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | On 3/1/23 on my way home from my which the site was in Perth Amboy, NJ. At the North Somerset rest ... |
| Jan 17, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 1.Since 1/17/23 I've had 5 occurrences of the car yanking me to the left as I am turning right. The ... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | 1. While stepping on the brakes my car has revved up as if I was pressing the gas. So I let my foot ... |