2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2014 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,330 | 585 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 189 | 268 |
| Investigations | 4 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 42 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 24–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 204 | 283 |
| Steering | 326 | 94 |
| Power Train | 235 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 160 | 60 |
| Structure | 74 | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 88 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 42 |
| Seat Belts | 75 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 100 | 64 |
| Loss of power | 71 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 50 |
| Steering problems | 65 | 0 |
| Overheating | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 32 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 0 |
2014 Ford Fusion
2014 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.