2015 Kia Optima steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 69 complaints for the 2015 Kia Optima, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia optima. While stationary, the vehicle caught fire. The contact smelled smoke coming from the cabin of the vehicle. The fire started under the steering column of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a fire report was filed immediately. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 01/27/17
The contact leased a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the front passenger's side window, the rearview camera, and the brake lights were intermittently inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the check engine warning light and several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. The contact shifted into neutral(N) and was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of several bystanders.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Kia Optima
- Engine 653 complaints
- Electrical system 136 complaints
- Brakes 90 complaints
- Body & structure 76 complaints
- Fuel system 56 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 48 complaints
- Cruise control 36 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints