Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia Optima has 65 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
65
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 14, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Snow white pearl paint bubbling, peeling, and chipping in multiple areas of my vehicle |
| Aug 7, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The car is a 2015 model and as shown in the pictures, the paint on the tail is damaged. This is a de... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the dri... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Factory Paint Defect Inherent, known to KIA models 2015 Optima Snow White Pearl Paint SWP. (includi... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Paint has been chipping on this SNOW white pearl has gotten progressively worse. Cannot wash the veh... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The paint on the vehicle is separating from the body. This vehicle is available for inspection at an... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | White paint on roof and around door is flaking off in large sections. No accident. Not covered under... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Paint is peeling |
| Oct 31, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Pearl paint has been peeling more and more especially when washing my vehicle. This shouldn't be hap... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The snow-white pearl paint is peeling off - this is a common problem, and the paint is flaking off -... |
| May 25, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Paint is failing due to improper preparation during production. The vehicle is available for inspect... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | STRUCTURE | vehicle paint is peeling severely |
| Jan 8, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Paint delamination on top surfaces of the vehicle. |
| Jan 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | White pearl paint is chipping all around the car. At times big chucks of paint just flake off |
| Dec 28, 2023 | STRUCTURE | My paint started fading then the exterior metal layer on the roof started to chip off |
| Dec 20, 2023 | STRUCTURE | White pearl paint peeling off, all over hood, etc |
| Dec 10, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Factory paint defect/delamination known to Kia causing excessive paint bubbling, peeling, flaking, l... |
| Dec 10, 2023 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | This is about paint damage on my Optima is a known factory paint defect.This factory paint defect, s... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Pearl white paint is peeling off in chunks. Not normal. |
| Aug 26, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The paint is coming off in chunks anywhere from an inch to 5 inches at a time. Not from rock chips. |