Kia Optima hesitation / surging reports by year
133 NHTSA complaints describe hesitation, surging or lurching on acceleration on Kia Optima vehicles. The most reported year is 2016 with 25 reports.
| Year | Reports | Share of narratives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 7 | 3% | |
| 2018 Optima | 7 | 3% | |
| 2017 Optima | 14 | 6% | |
| 2016 Optima | 25 | 3% | |
| 2013 Optima | 24 | 2% | |
| 2012 Optima | 22 | 2% | |
| 2011 Optima | 13 | 2% | |
| 2010 Optima | 6 | 8% | |
| 2009 Optima | 6 | 5% | |
| 2001 Optima | 9 | 6% |
Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.