2010 Kia Optima Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2010 Kia Optima, 1% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54 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 2010 Kia Optima. The contact stated that when inserting a cd into the cd player it became extremely hot to the touch and he was afraid it could start a fire. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed him that it was normal. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54. Updated 01/11/11 updated 01/31/11 updated 02/14/11”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Kia Optima
24 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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