2010 Kia Optima problems by component
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Kia Optima, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 24 | 32% | 75,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 17 | 23% | 63,125 mi |
| Electrical System → | 13 | 17% | 75,000 mi |
| Engine | 9 | 12% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 8% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.