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2014 Kia Optima electrical system problems

The 2014 Kia Optima has 65 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

65

Electrical System complaints

8%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STALLED RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A TELEPHONE POLE. I HAD JUST MADE A TURN & THE CAR WENT DEAD. STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. NOW MY CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED NOT TO MENTION THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. MY FIANC WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A FRACTURED HIP.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 4, 2019 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Kia Optima have?

NHTSA has 65 complaints about the 2014 Kia Optima electrical system — 8% 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.