2018 Kia Optima stalling reports

26 NHTSA complaints describe engine stalls or shuts off, often while driving on the 2018 Kia Optima — roughly 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Stalling reports

11%

share of complaints

72,800 mi

median mileage in stalling reports (11 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 129 Electrical System 33 Power Train 18 Service Brakes 17 Engine and Engine Cooling 14 Exterior Lighting 14

Stalling in other Optima years

2020 Optima	15
2019 Optima	16
2017 Optima	26
2016 Optima	77
2015 Optima	155
2014 Optima	64
2013 Optima	168
2012 Optima	110
2011 Optima	83
2009 Optima	5

Optima stalling by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2018 Kia Optima

Oil consumption 45 Check engine light 27 Vibration / shaking 19 Loss of power 13 Misfire / rough idle 11 Hesitation / surging 7 Clunking / rattling 6

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2018 Kia Optima report before drawing conclusions.

Stalling across all vehicles →