Kia Optima stalling reports by year
812 NHTSA complaints describe engine stalls or shuts off, often while driving on Kia Optima vehicles. The most reported year is 2013 with 169 reports.
| Year | Reports | Share of narratives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 16 | 11% | |
| 2019 Optima | 17 | 8% | |
| 2018 Optima | 26 | 11% | |
| 2017 Optima | 26 | 10% | |
| 2016 Optima | 77 | 10% | |
| 2015 Optima | 155 | 15% | |
| 2014 Optima | 64 | 11% | |
| 2013 Optima | 169 | 12% | |
| 2012 Optima | 110 | 12% | |
| 2011 Optima | 84 | 14% | |
| 2009 Optima | 5 | 4% | |
| 2008 Optima | 14 | 10% | |
| 2006 Optima | 9 | 6% | |
| 2005 Optima | 5 | 3% | |
| 2004 Optima | 9 | 4% | |
| 2002 Optima | 13 | 12% | |
| 2001 Optima | 13 | 9% |
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.