Model Year Problem Record

Kia Optima 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Kia Optima: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

591Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

107Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

106Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine300

Fuel and Propulsion System48

Brakes43

Vehicle Speed Control21

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine300 complaints

300 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V224000, 18V907000.

Steering97 complaints

97 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other89 complaints

89 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System48 complaints

48 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V100000, 22V093000.

Brakes43 complaints

43 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V519000, 21V331000, 23V652000.

Vehicle Speed Control21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V224000Reported March 31, 2017 - 618,160 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 618,160 vehicles across all affected models.

18V907000Reported December 19, 2018 - 71,653 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71,653 vehicles across all affected models.

20V100000Reported February 21, 2020 - 141,774 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 141,774 vehicles across all affected models.

20V519000Reported August 27, 2020 - 440,370 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 440,370 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

21V331000Reported May 10, 2021 - 440,370 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 440,370 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

22V093000Reported February 17, 2022 - 72,848 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 72,848 vehicles across all affected models.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP18003Opened August 21, 2018 - Closed May 10, 2019