Kia Optima electrical system problems by year
933 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 20 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 146 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 13 | 9% | — | |
| 2019 Optima | 23 | 11% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 33 | 14% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 25 | 10% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 102 | 14% | 66,500 mi | |
| 2015 Optima | 135 | 13% | 84,000 mi | |
| 2014 Optima | 60 | 10% | 73,250 mi | |
| 2013 Optima | 146 | 11% | 89,000 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 122 | 13% | 80,000 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 63 | 11% | 87,650 mi | |
| 2010 Optima | 13 | 17% | 75,000 mi | |
| 2009 Optima | 16 | 14% | 66,500 mi | |
| 2008 Optima | 15 | 10% | 106,000 mi | |
| 2007 Optima | 14 | 8% | 89,500 mi | |
| 2006 Optima | 23 | 15% | 65,150 mi | |
| 2005 Optima | 29 | 20% | 99,000 mi | |
| 2004 Optima | 45 | 20% | 87,000 mi | |
| 2003 Optima | 25 | 18% | 78,769 mi | |
| 2002 Optima | 14 | 13% | 73,000 mi | |
| 2001 Optima | 17 | 12% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.