2018 Kia Optima safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
10
complaints reporting a crash
10
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 7 report injuries (9 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Kia Optima vehicles were involved in 99 fatal crashes with 52 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskTrunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside · Aug 24, 2023
- Crash riskThese vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to… · Mar 8, 2018