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2015 Kia Optima

NHTSA has received 1,406 complaints about the 2015 Kia Optima, and 46% of them involve engine. Next are electrical system (10%) and brakes (6%).

At a glance

Complaints
1,406 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 46% of complaints
Recalls
4
Fuel economy
24 to 26 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 1,406 complaints about the 2015 Kia Optima, and 46% of them involve engine. Next are electrical system (10%) and brakes (6%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2015 Kia Optima

Recalls

The 2015 Kia Optima is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Optima

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2015 Kia Optima. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 33 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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