2014 Kia Optima engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2014 Kia Optima — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 15-20 MPH, the vehicle stalled after 7 months of ownership. The vehicle stalled in the intersection. A few guys were able to push the vehicle out of the roadway. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received a…”
filed May 18, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the oil level was lower than expected. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle vibrated while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); and the…”
filed Apr 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear…Campaign 17V224000 · Mar 31, 2017
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 8 | 6% |
| 2019 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Optima | 14 | 6% |
| 2017 Optima | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 Optima | 24 | 3% |
| 2015 Optima | 30 | 3% |
| 2013 Optima | 41 | 3% |
| 2012 Optima | 19 | 2% |
| 2011 Optima | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Optima | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Optima | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Optima | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.