Kia Optima service brakes problems by year
312 NHTSA owner complaints name the service brakes across 18 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 58 reports.
| Year | Service Brakes reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 7 | 5% | — | |
| 2019 Optima | 18 | 9% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 17 | 7% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 21 | 3% | — | |
| 2015 Optima | 49 | 5% | 35,000 mi | |
| 2014 Optima | 25 | 4% | 71,500 mi | |
| 2013 Optima | 58 | 4% | 40,794 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 52 | 6% | 65,000 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 26 | 4% | 70,000 mi | |
| 2010 Optima | 4 | 5% | — | |
| 2009 Optima | 17 | 15% | 65,000 mi | |
| 2008 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 5 | 3% | — | |
| 2004 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2003 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2002 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2001 Optima | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the service brakes. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.