2014 Kia Optima problems by component
580 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 280 | 48% | 89,000 mi |
| Steering → | 94 | 16% | 41,620 mi |
| Electrical System → | 59 | 10% | 73,250 mi |
| Structure → | 48 | 8% | 75,500 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 41 | 7% | 77,500 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 25 | 4% | 71,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 21 | 4% | 67,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 20 | 3% | 93,242 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 18 | 3% | 58,900 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 16 | 3% | 108,374 mi |
| Air Bags → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 14 | 2% | 131,859 mi |
| Suspension → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.