2007 Kia Optima vs 2007 Toyota Camry
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 | 2007 Kia Optima | 2007 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 166 | 2,885 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 379 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 270 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 63 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 23–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 510 |
| Structure | 4 | 403 |
| Engine | 16 | 377 |
| Visibility | 13 | 323 |
| Power Train | 13 | 266 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 230 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 217 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 228 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 57 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 271 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 189 |
| Stalling | 0 | 105 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 61 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 43 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 28 |
2007 Kia Optima
2007 Toyota Camry
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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.