Does the 2014 Kia Optima have recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Optima, including Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2014 Kia Optima problems?

Owners filed 591 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (284), steering (97), electrical system (60), structure (48).

How much does a 2014 Kia Optima cost to own for 5 years?

About $36,574 over 5 years ($610/month) at an estimated $6,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2014 Kia Optima

The 2014 Kia Optima earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 59/100. Expect about $36,574 to own it for five years, or $610 a month. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 591 complaints.

Recalls: 7
Complaints: 591
5-yr cost: $37k
MPG (EPA): 24

Fair

Ownership Score

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7 recalls may apply

For the 2014 Kia Optima. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

Park-it warning

What's wrong: Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Risk: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $6,500 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$36,574

$610/month · $0.61/mile

Depreciation	$1,471
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$8,375
Maintenance	$7,480
Repairs	$4,000
Loan interest	$1,858
Taxes & fees	$1,390

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Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

591 complaints20 involved a crash43 involved a fire

Engine284
Steering97
Unknown Or Other89
Electrical System60
Structure48
Service Brakes42

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

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Rollover

Rated as: 2014 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD

What to check on a used 2014 Kia Optima

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.
Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Kia Optima a good car to buy?: The 2014 Kia Optima earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 59/100. Expect about $36,574 to own it for five years, or $610 a month. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 591 complaints.
Does the 2014 Kia Optima have recalls?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Optima, including Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2014 Kia Optima problems?: Owners filed 591 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (284), steering (97), electrical system (60), structure (48).
How much does a 2014 Kia Optima cost to own for 5 years?: About $36,574 over 5 years ($610/month) at an estimated $6,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.