VehicleVerdict

Optima Opus years to avoid

Across 2000–2009, no single Opus year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2007 drew the most complaints; 2009 the fewest.

18

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

2000–2009

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Optima Opus NHTSA complaints by model year15 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 15 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 0 complaints
Optima Opus NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Opus year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200903
200833
2007154
200601
200501
200401
200301
200201
200101
200001

Common questions

What is the best year for the Optima Opus?

By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Opus years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Optima Opus have?

Across all model years, the Opus has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 18 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.