2015 Kia Optima electrical system problems
The 2015 Kia Optima has 144 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
144
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A TWO LANE STREET AT A NORMAL RATE OF SPEED WHEN THE MOTOR CUT OFF. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE. WHEN I GLANCED UP I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2015 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 144 complaints about the 2015 Kia Optima electrical system — 10% 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.