Kia Optima vehicle speed control problems by year
274 NHTSA owner complaints name the vehicle speed control across 19 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 40 reports.
| Year | Vehicle Speed Control reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 6 | 4% | — | |
| 2019 Optima | 10 | 5% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 10 | 4% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 13 | 5% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 29 | 4% | 41,916 mi | |
| 2015 Optima | 35 | 3% | 61,000 mi | |
| 2014 Optima | 21 | 4% | 67,000 mi | |
| 2013 Optima | 39 | 3% | 80,339 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 40 | 4% | 74,500 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 19 | 3% | 93,300 mi | |
| 2010 Optima | 6 | 8% | — | |
| 2009 Optima | 11 | 9% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 7 | 5% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 5 | 3% | — | |
| 2006 Optima | 7 | 5% | — | |
| 2004 Optima | 5 | 2% | — | |
| 2003 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2002 Optima | 2 | 2% | — | |
| 2001 Optima | 7 | 5% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the vehicle speed control. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.