AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2018 Kia Optima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Kia Optima has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 233 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V594000 Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V161000 Voltage Protection Device may Activate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 132 complaints
- Unknown or Other 38 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 14 complaints
Of the 233 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 233 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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