2006 Ford Fusion vs 2006 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 730 | 155 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 37 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 319 | 46 |
| Power Train | 150 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 23 |
| Structure | 74 | 12 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 37 | 27 |
| Engine | 47 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 36 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 33 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
2006 Ford Fusion
2006 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.