2014 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord | 2014 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 980 | 585 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 168 | 268 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 42 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–47 | 24–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,135 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 179 | 283 |
| Electrical System | 378 | 60 |
| Steering | 142 | 94 |
| Service Brakes | 112 | 25 |
| Power Train | 64 | 20 |
| Structure | 31 | 48 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 95 | 11 |
| Stalling | 58 | 64 |
| Oil consumption | 25 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 29 |
| Steering problems | 22 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 22 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
2014 Honda Accord
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.