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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XXGM4A73DG252934 · Checked Sep 12, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 26

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5XXGM4A73DG•••••• 2015 Kia OPTIMA

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2015 Kia OPTIMA build (26 vs 13).

26on this build
969on the model
75builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reported Engine 11 Steering 4 Service Brakes 4 Hydraulic 3

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Sep 2021
The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 10mph when the contact was struck by another vehicle which resulted in none of the airbags deploying. The contact sustained bruise sternum, bruised heart, and neck injury and sought medical…
Engine fire Sep 2018
The contact owned a 2013 kia optima. While driving approximately 60 mph and attempting to slow down, smoke appeared underneath the hood. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact heard a popping sound and the vehicle immediately burst into flames. The fire…
Steering Feb 2026
The engine revs high and transmission wont shift and when you turn the steering wheel ya get a loud click and the steering wheels jumps
Electrical System May 2025
My engine locked
Service Brakes Jan 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary outside in the driveway, the contact saw that there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact went outside to inspect the vehicle opened the hood and saw smoke coming from the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XXGM4A73DG252934 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.