Kia Optima steering problems by year
754 NHTSA owner complaints name the steering across 20 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 212 reports.
| Year | Steering reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2019 Optima | 6 | 3% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 12 | 5% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 11 | 4% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 24 | 3% | 35,168 mi | |
| 2015 Optima | 68 | 7% | 44,500 mi | |
| 2014 Optima | 94 | 16% | 41,620 mi | |
| 2013 Optima | 212 | 15% | 50,500 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 188 | 20% | 60,000 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 100 | 17% | 80,000 mi | |
| 2010 Optima | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2009 Optima | 7 | 6% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2006 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2005 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2004 Optima | 7 | 3% | — | |
| 2003 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2002 Optima | 8 | 7% | — | |
| 2001 Optima | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the steering. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.