2015 Ford Fusion vs 2015 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 | 2015 Ford Fusion | 2015 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 993 | 1,007 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 200 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 74 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 24–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 80,318 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 271 | 621 |
| Electrical System | 102 | 135 |
| Steering | 163 | 69 |
| Power Train | 143 | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 82 | 49 |
| Structure | 32 | 76 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 56 | 46 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 128 | 102 |
| Overheating | 93 | 0 |
| Stalling | 89 | 155 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 73 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 49 | 60 |
| Vibration / shaking | 42 | 22 |
| Steering problems | 28 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 0 |
2015 Ford Fusion
2015 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.