Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia optima has 67 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
67
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Yesterday, [XXX], My 2015 kia optima engines reved up wothout me pushing the gas & within seconds la... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE | Engine seized |
| Dec 1, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | My 2015 Kia Optima has a failing ABS/HECU module consistent with the Kia ABS fire recall. The brake ... |
| May 7, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| May 7, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving on the Northbound side of the Interstate when my brakes failed when I pressed them to ... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | STEERING | Steering sticks in the center position. Makes it difficult to maintain a straight line. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ac... |
| Jun 25, 2024 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car was stolen using a usb cord and they tore my steering column, key ignition and brok my driver... |
| Jun 2, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Lost power while in the middle of a turn while driving happened intermittently power steering and tr... |
| Aug 19, 2023 | STEERING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Windows were broken and steering column was broken in to. Car was stolen and spray painted the seats... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | STEERING,ENGINE | Knocking noise coming from engine. Pulley is wobbly. Oil leak coming from timing cover. Knocking noi... |
| Dec 31, 2022 | STEERING | The steering wheel sticks at the 12 o'clock position. Typically in cooler weather. It is very notice... |
| Dec 15, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact leased a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the front passenger's side window, the... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | STEERING | Vehicle lost power steering completely. Has been inspected. Steering wheel sensor needs to be replac... |
| May 6, 2022 | STEERING | Sticking Steering. Steering Wheel seems to 'stick' at a 12 o'clock position causing an 'over steerin... |
| Apr 22, 2022 | STEERING | 2015 Kia Optima EX Steering column replaced under warranty at approx. 7,000 miles. Now at 99,500 I n... |
| Mar 6, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Kia said they fixed recall on my car and lights are still on and I hydroplane and totaled my car |
| Dec 1, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the... |
| Mar 24, 2021 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, IT WAS DIFFICU... |
| Mar 6, 2021 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I WAS HEADED TO KY DECEMBER 2020 TO VISIT MY FATHER. THE CAR STARTED MAKING RATTLING NOISE. AS I HIT... |