2009 Kia Optima vs 2010 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Kia Optima | 2010 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 116 | 75 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 34 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 70,818 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Optima | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 28 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 13 |
| Engine | 14 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 6 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
2009 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.