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2018 Kia optima Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Kia optima has 6 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Kia optima

Engine
96Electrical
27Other
26Powertrain
18Steering
12Lights
9Airbags
8Brakes
7Structure
6Speed Control
6

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 8, 2026STRUCTUREAbout a month ago my paint on my 2018 Kia Optima snow white pearl car started bubbling, then it turn...
Nov 22, 2025STRUCTUREPaint peeling from driver side door.
Apr 22, 2025STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEMy teenage daughter regularly drives this vehicle. The vehicle began experiencing significant oil co...
Apr 12, 2021STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 60MPH AND SUDDENLY THE FRONT PART OF MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPL...
Nov 29, 2019STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKESI WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND STARTED TO HEAR AN NOISE FROM THE FRONT RIGHT WHILE I WAS ON A ROAD T...
Mar 15, 2019STRUCTUREWHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH NO OTHER TRAFFIC AROUND THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED....

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