Kia Optima check engine light reports by year
621 NHTSA complaints describe persistent or recurring check-engine warnings on Kia Optima vehicles. The most reported year is 2013 with 108 reports.
| Year | Reports | Share of narratives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 28 | 20% | |
| 2019 Optima | 20 | 10% | |
| 2018 Optima | 27 | 12% | |
| 2017 Optima | 43 | 17% | |
| 2016 Optima | 102 | 14% | |
| 2015 Optima | 102 | 10% | |
| 2014 Optima | 49 | 8% | |
| 2013 Optima | 108 | 8% | |
| 2012 Optima | 73 | 8% | |
| 2011 Optima | 42 | 7% | |
| 2007 Optima | 6 | 4% | |
| 2005 Optima | 5 | 3% | |
| 2004 Optima | 6 | 3% | |
| 2001 Optima | 10 | 7% |
Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.