2007 Kia Optima vs 2007 Toyota Prius
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 Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 166 | 2,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 219 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 124 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 52,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Optima | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 1,060 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 248 |
| Structure | 4 | 184 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 145 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 127 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 124 |
| Air Bags | 64 | 50 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 59 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 58 |
| Stalling | 0 | 51 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 51 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 13 |
2007 Kia Optima
2007 Toyota Prius
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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.