2007 Kia Optima Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2007 Kia Optima, 1% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Optima lx. The vehicle was equipped with kuhmo model#kh17 (na) size 205/60r16. The contact stated that he purchased two front tires driver and passenger side and within three months the tires exhibited tread wear prematurely and cracking. The tires was purchase 1/30/2010. The remaining tread depth was 5 and the mileage on the tires was only 6,300. There was no tire impact such as pothole or other road hazards that could have caused the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10357116, filed 2010-09, 35,000 miles“2007 Kia Optima with several safety issues. Consumer states that the transmission was replaced in february 2008, 5 weeks after the car was purchased. In april mechanic informed consumer that the #1 engine bracket bolt was missing. The consumer stated the TPMS light illuminated occasionally.”
NHTSA complaint #10233969, filed 2008-07Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Optima
65 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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