2015 KIA Optima Structure Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2015 KIA Optima, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “white pearl” (24% of reports).
- 76structure complaints
- 56,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- White pearl: mentioned in 18 of 76 complaints (24%)
- Paint peeling: mentioned in 13 of 76 complaints (17%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 21 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 2 an injury.
KIA Optima structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 1 | 1% | 6,300 |
| 2019 Optima | 14 | 7% | 2,500 |
| 2018 Optima | 7 | 3% | 15,625 |
| 2017 Optima | 5 | 2% | 59,500 |
| 2016 Optima | 40 | 5% | 34,000 |
| 2015 Optima | 76 | 8% | 56,000 |
| 2014 Optima | 48 | 8% | 75,500 |
| 2013 Optima | 127 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Optima | 39 | 4% | 47,700 |
| 2011 Optima | 21 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Optima | 2 | 3% | 74,000 |
| 2009 Optima | 4 | 3% | 58,250 |
| 2008 Optima | 5 | 3% | 75,944 |
| 2007 Optima | 4 | 2% | 146,107 |
| 2006 Optima | 12 | 8% | 61,300 |
| 2005 Optima | 22 | 15% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Optima | 42 | 19% | 103,900 |
| 2003 Optima | 25 | 18% | 114,993 |
| 2002 Optima | 30 | 28% | 124,933 |
| 2001 Optima | 35 | 24% | 99,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2015 KIA Optima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2015 white Kia Optima is having terrible paint peeling problems. It is peeling and chipping on the hood, along the sides of the windshield, above the wind shield, on my back bumper, above my back tires, and just about every place in between. PLEASE HELP!
Factory paint defect/delamination known to Kia causing excessive paint bubbling, peeling, flaking, large chunks of paint falling off, a widespread issue documented inherent to appear on the roof, front pillars both sides next to windshield, trunk, door panels and hood rapidly expanding. Notorious…
Snow white pearl paint bubbling, peeling, and chipping in multiple areas of my vehicle
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 KIA Optimas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about structure for the 2015 KIA Optima (8% of the 1,009 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 KIA Optima structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2015 KIA Optima?
The most frequent phrase is “white pearl”, in 18 of 76 complaints, followed by “paint peeling” (13).
Other 2015 KIA Optima problems
- Engine problems (622)
- Electrical System problems (135)
- Steering problems (69)
See all 2015 KIA Optima problems or structure problems across all Optima years.