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Kia Optima: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

2013 has the most recall campaigns (9).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Dado local

Ano Chamadas de retorno Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Misto
2020 0 40+ 3+ ENGINE 11.5 km/l (27 MPG)
2019 1 40+ 5+ ENGINE 11.5 km/l (27 MPG)
2018 2 40+ 3+ ENGINE 11.9 km/l (28 MPG)
2017 3 40+ 0 ENGINE 12.3 km/l (29 MPG)
2016 5 40+ 4+ ENGINE 10.6 km/l (25 MPG)
2015 4 40+ 6+ ENGINE 15.6 km/l (37 MPG)
2014 7 40+ 5+ ENGINE 15.6 km/l (37 MPG)
2013 9 40+ 7+ ENGINE 11.5 km/l (27 MPG)
2012 5 40+ 6+ ENGINE 11.5 km/l (27 MPG)
2011 5 40+ 5+ ENGINE 11.5 km/l (27 MPG)
2010 1 40+ 3+ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10.6 km/l (25 MPG)
2009 1 40+ 5+ AIR BAGS 10.6 km/l (25 MPG)
2008 3 40+ 4+ POWER TRAIN 10.6 km/l (25 MPG)
2007 2 40+ 5+ AIR BAGS 10.6 km/l (25 MPG)
2006 2 40+ 2+ AIR BAGS 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2005 0 40+ 1+ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2004 1 40+ 3+ STRUCTURE 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2003 2 40+ 1+ STRUCTURE 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2002 3 40+ 4+ SUSPENSION 8.5 km/l (20 MPG)
2001 3 40+ 2+ SUSPENSION 8.5 km/l (20 MPG)

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Kia Optima

Perguntas

Qual ano do Kia Optima tem mais recalls?
2013 has the most recall campaigns (9).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.