2014 Kia Optima suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2014 Kia Optima — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Pep boys told me in Panama City that this is a recall for Kia and it's a safety issue and my steering is loose I'm taking it to Kia on May 28th to get them to fix it”
filed May 20, 2025
“I noticed my oil was not staying in the engine. Oil has been changed but seems not to retain. The car stalled out on February 2nd and would not restart. I believe it is seized. Noticed a very new and recent shake during braking days before it stalled. The fuel seems to show like 42 miles to go…”
filed Feb 4, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Optima | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Optima | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 Optima | 26 | 2% |
| 2012 Optima | 18 | 2% |
| 2011 Optima | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Optima | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 Optima | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Optima | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.