Kia Optima fuel system, gasoline problems by year
106 NHTSA owner complaints name the fuel system, gasoline across 16 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 27 reports.
| Year | Fuel System, Gasoline reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 8 | 1% | — | |
| 2015 Optima | 10 | 1% | — | |
| 2014 Optima | 6 | 1% | — | |
| 2013 Optima | 27 | 2% | 120,500 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 12 | 1% | 100,014 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 3 | 1% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2006 Optima | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2005 Optima | 9 | 6% | — | |
| 2004 Optima | 9 | 4% | — | |
| 2003 Optima | 7 | 5% | — | |
| 2002 Optima | 4 | 4% | — | |
| 2001 Optima | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the fuel system, gasoline. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.