Kia Optima service brakes, hydraulic problems by year
208 NHTSA owner complaints name the service brakes, hydraulic across 15 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 52 reports.
| Year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 2 | 0% | — | |
| 2015 Optima | 40 | 4% | 108,000 mi | |
| 2014 Optima | 16 | 3% | 108,374 mi | |
| 2013 Optima | 52 | 4% | 133,500 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 35 | 4% | 130,000 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 21 | 4% | 129,000 mi | |
| 2009 Optima | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2005 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2004 Optima | 5 | 2% | — | |
| 2003 Optima | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2002 Optima | 9 | 8% | — | |
| 2001 Optima | 12 | 8% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the service brakes, hydraulic. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.