2009 Kia Optima brakes problems
The 2009 Kia Optima has 21 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
21
Brakes complaints
13%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BE INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2009 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2009 Kia Optima brakes — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.