2018 Kia Optima engine problems
146 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2018 Kia Optima, which is 43% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 146 43% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 9 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2018 kia optima. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the driver was told to pull over because there was smoke emitting from their vehicle. The contact pulled over and was able to put out the fire. The fire was coming from the engine of the vehicle. The contact stated that no warning lights illuminated and there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to northstar mitsubishi parts (41-05 34th astoria, ny 11101) and awaiting kia inspector for a diagnoses.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia optima. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle abruptly stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle unto the road shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to ancira kia (6139 bandera road, san antonio, tx 78238, (210)684-4000) due to the hesitation and stalling.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Kia Optima
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints