2015 Kia Optima body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 76 complaints for the 2015 Kia Optima, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 76 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 7 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
As I was driving on the interstate 3 vehicles passed waving frantically before speeding by. I noticed a reflective orange flicker along the base each vehicle. This was followed up by a loud knocking sound before I lost all accelerating power but retained RPM revs as I pressed the pedal. I allowed the momentum to get me as far up the exit ramp as possible prior to pulling over onto the grass.
I was traveling east on a 4 lane road at 45 MPH. As I was passing thru a green light, a westbound vehicle made an illegal left turn in front of me, causing me to "t-bone" his vehicle. All of his airbags deployed.....none of mine did. The car was repaired, surprisingly; yet I do not feel safe driving it. I sustained cervical and lumbar spine injuries, as well as a severe whiplash and concussion. I am unable to work, due to surgery that was necessary. I just need to know if this car is safe??
Other problems reported for the 2015 Kia Optima
- Engine 653 complaints
- Electrical system 136 complaints
- Brakes 90 complaints
- Steering 69 complaints
- Fuel system 56 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 48 complaints
- Cruise control 36 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints