2011 Ford Fusion vs 2011 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford Fusion | 2011 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,783 | 591 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 228 |
| Investigations | 4 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 80 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 32 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–38 | 26–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,509 mi | 93,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,426 | 100 |
| Engine | 276 | 254 |
| Air Bags | 330 | 31 |
| Power Train | 268 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 256 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 201 | 61 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 176 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 169 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 307 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 250 | 25 |
| Stalling | 179 | 83 |
| Check engine light | 103 | 42 |
| Vibration / shaking | 64 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 53 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 20 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 13 | 0 |
2011 Ford Fusion
2011 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.