2010 Kia Optima Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Kia Optima, 8% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Engine blew doing 40-45 on a county road 1,000 RPM 5th gear, in automatic. 2nd to 1st, soft to hard kick. Vehicle speed sensor must be faulty I have to pump brake more to slow the engine speed it likes to bog trying to speed up in automatic mode”
NHTSA complaint #11403364, filed 2021-03, 140,000 miles“While decelerating, either braking or coasting, the car will lurch violently when reaching approximately 22 MPH. The severity of the lurch varies but in most instances it is hard enough to snap my neck forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10661821, filed 2014-12, 70,000 miles“The cruise control is inoperative. The cruise control light will come on, but you cannot set the cruise control. I have read online about several other Kia makes and models having this same issue. As far as I can research, there is not a fuse for the cruise control.”
NHTSA complaint #10553337, filed 2013-11“When coming to a stop my car shifts from 3rd to 2nd her very abruptly. It makes it feel as though I've slammed on my brakes very suddenly. It also does it when I slow my car then press the gas to accelerate sometimes. I've taken my car to the dealership over 5 times since first purchased by my mother in 2010 and the dealership always claimed to be unable to notice the sudden jerking. This jerking happens mostly on the street due to my continual stop and go, but it has also happened while getting on the freeway and during freeway traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11174898, filed 2019-02“The contact owns a 2010 Kia Optima. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving 35 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle as it inadvertently accelerated. As a result, the driver struck another vehicle. The contact stated that the driver had to turn off the vehicle in order for it to stop. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head and left leg injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 24,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11112204, filed 2018-07, 24,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 | 10 | 5% |
| 2018 | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 | 13 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 4% |
| 2015 | 36 | 4% |
| 2014 | 21 | 4% |
| 2013 | 39 | 3% |
| 2012 | 40 | 4% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
| 2009 | 11 | 9% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Kia Optima
24 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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