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Kia Optima electronic stability control (esc) problems by year

85 NHTSA owner complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) across 15 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 19 reports.

YearElectronic Stability Control (esc) reportsShare
2019 Optima31%
2018 Optima31%
2017 Optima21%
2016 Optima91%
2015 Optima101%
2014 Optima61%
2013 Optima191%
2012 Optima111%
2011 Optima71%
2010 Optima11%
2009 Optima98%
2008 Optima11%
2007 Optima11%
2004 Optima21%
2003 Optima11%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electronic stability control (esc). Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.