Kia Optima structure problems by year
559 NHTSA owner complaints name the structure across 20 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 127 reports.
| Year | Structure reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2019 Optima | 14 | 7% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 7 | 3% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 5 | 2% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 40 | 5% | 34,000 mi | |
| 2015 Optima | 76 | 8% | 56,500 mi | |
| 2014 Optima | 48 | 8% | 75,500 mi | |
| 2013 Optima | 127 | 9% | 71,000 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 39 | 4% | 52,400 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 21 | 4% | 50,000 mi | |
| 2010 Optima | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2009 Optima | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 5 | 3% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 2006 Optima | 12 | 8% | 61,300 mi | |
| 2005 Optima | 22 | 15% | 80,000 mi | |
| 2004 Optima | 42 | 19% | 103,900 mi | |
| 2003 Optima | 25 | 18% | 114,993 mi | |
| 2002 Optima | 30 | 28% | 124,933 mi | |
| 2001 Optima | 35 | 24% | 99,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the structure. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.