Kia Optima fuel/propulsion system problems by year
376 NHTSA owner complaints name the fuel/propulsion system across 19 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 92 reports.
| Year | Fuel/propulsion System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 11 | 8% | — | |
| 2019 Optima | 15 | 7% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 13 | 6% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 20 | 8% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 53 | 7% | 75,000 mi | |
| 2015 Optima | 46 | 5% | 90,000 mi | |
| 2014 Optima | 42 | 7% | 77,500 mi | |
| 2013 Optima | 92 | 7% | 80,000 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 42 | 5% | 80,000 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 23 | 4% | 89,843 mi | |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2009 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2006 Optima | 5 | 3% | — | |
| 2005 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2004 Optima | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2003 Optima | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2002 Optima | 2 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the fuel/propulsion system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.