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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNAGM4A78F5••••••2015 Kia OPTIMA
That is about average for the 2015 Kia OPTIMA — 13 complaints per build across 75 builds.
20on this build
970on the model
75builds in total
Most reportedEngine 10Service Brakes 5Hydraulic 4Steering 3
What owners of this build wrote
EngineSep 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was not contacted.…
Electrical SystemJun 2024
Has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall It smells like burning
Power TrainJun 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with a…
Service BrakesApr 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
StructureDec 2023
My paint started fading then the exterior metal layer on the roof started to chip off
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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 KNAGM4A78F5660012 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.