2018 Kia Optima vs 2018 Lincoln Continental
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 11, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Kia Optima | 2018 Lincoln Continental |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 135 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–42 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,325 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Optima | Lincoln Continental |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 130 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 4 |
| Power Train | 18 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 45 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2018 Kia Optima
2018 Lincoln Continental
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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.