2014 Kia Optima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 585 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Optima. The most-reported areas: Engine (283), Steering (94), Unknown Or Other (88).
Key takeaways
- 585 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 42 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 283 | 48% |
| Steering | 94 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 88 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 60 | 10% |
| Structure | 48 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 4% |
| Power Train | 20 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 16 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-15
My vehicles Low-Pressure Fuel Feed Tube disconnected from the engine and sprayed fuel over the top. The vehicle was running and the engine was hot but luckily there was no fire and no was injured, but if this had happened any sooner it could have been much worse. There is currently a recall for this part on my exact mo...
Engine - filed 2026-09-15
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact stated that a quart of oil was added every 600 miles. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the engine with a rebuilt engine under an unknown rec...
Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-30
I owe a lady made a complete stop in front of me and I hit her. I wasn’t traveling close behind her. Her car was not damaged at all, but my Kia was totaled from the front. They had to cut the car off because it was smoking like it was gonna catch a fire. I’ve been had this sign on my car the steering wheel with an! It ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.