2014 Kia Optima body & structure problems
The 2014 Kia Optima has 48 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
48
Body & Structure complaints
6%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Body & Structure complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS HEADING NORTH BOUND, CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 55 WHEN MY 2014 KIA OPTIMA THERA II MOTOR STARTED MAKING A GRINDING SOUNDS, LOST COMPLETE POWER AND STALLED OUT. CAR WOULD NOT TURN ON ANYMORE, A TEXAS STATE TROOPER AND SMALL TOWN COP HELPED ME PUSHED THE CAR INTO A PARKING LOT AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR,…”
Common questions
How many body & structure complaints does the 2014 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2014 Kia Optima body & structure — 6% 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.