2014 Kia Optima Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 591 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,919miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Kia Optima, 1% of the 591 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,919 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.
“I drove my car to work got out of the car and look. I say I am park bad so I got back in my car to park better. I put the key in and try to turn the key but I couldn't turn key my wheel was lock when I try to push my brake down it wouldn't go down. Supposed I was on the road when that happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11324614, filed 2020-05, 109,612 miles“I was driving on the highway going 65 MPH and an alert pops up. It said possible bms condition. I immediately pulled to the side, but also noticed my car speed reducing. I safely got into the right shoulder and then the car steering wheel froze up. Another alert to check brakes went on. I pushed the brakes over and over to get the alert off. It then over a time span of 3-5 min started to slowly run low on electricity because the hazards lights were blinking slower. I got it towed and waiting to see what is the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321454, filed 2020-04, 71,500 miles“My steering wheel started making clicking sound after researching I found it was a common problem in 2014 Kia Optima caused by plastic steering coupler confident that Kia would cover it because of the service bulletin put out for my yea re and back to my surprise I had to pay out of pocket $340. God know why a manufacture would put plastic in major component of the steering column. I contacted their consumer affairs department and was told my VIN was not covered and despite it being issued for my year and make no other assistance would be provided unless a future recall was issued. …”
NHTSA complaint #11257334, filed 2019-09, 104,000 miles“Driving on the interstate it pulls extremely bad almost can't control it , especially if there's any wind blowing . Very hard to drive it for a long time on the interstate”
NHTSA complaint #11102909, filed 2018-06, 53,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 19 | 1% |
| 2012 | 11 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Kia Optima
284 complaintsSteering
97 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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