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5XXGM4A75FG••••••2015 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2015 Kia OPTIMA build (24 vs 13).
24on this build
971on the model
75builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 16Electrical System 4Structure 3Exterior Lighting 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately at 40 mph when the vehicle lost motor functionality. The contact was able to pull over and smelled a burning odor coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the contact's…
Electrical SystemMay 2026
I would say that the time this incident happened I was driving and me and me nephew were in car at time taking to shop to see why it was making a sound like air and all of sudden the car started swerving and slowing down and then it made a pop sound and smoke started coming from…
StructureNov 2021
I have a 2015 White Kia Optima and the paint started chipping a few months ago in just one area on the passenger side back door. I took it to a Kia dealer in Irvine, CA and they said it was not a covered item. I believe it should be a covered item and would like assistance…
SteeringFeb 2020
Vehicle stalled on the highway and locked the steering capability
Exterior LightingAug 2019
Low beam headlights do not work on my 2015 kia optima. They don't work in motion or sitting still. Ihave to keep high beams on at night. Seems to be a common problem with all kia vehicles, yet the problem isn't being addressed
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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 5XXGM4A75FG460669 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.