2014 Kia Optima Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 8%of 591 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Kia Optima, 8% of the 591 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 10 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took my car in after smelling fuel and they said there was a tear in my fuel line and it needed to be replaced. My car was included in the recall but Kia would not pay for the repairs because when they previously reviewed for recall issues they said there was no issues found. I attempted to contact Kia and they did not get back to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11282663, filed 2019-11, 85,000 miles“I have a 2014 Kia Optima that I purchased 3 years ago. My car lost all power on the highway and the motor is making a knocking noise I've taken it to my Kia dealer who always does my oil changes and they are saying that I need a new motor but no recalls are falling u see my VIN in their paperwork. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291664, filed 2019-12, 80,000 miles“I was in a parking structure, stopped at a stop sign. I continued a few feet to my designated parking stall and when I turned the wheel the car accelerated at what felt and sounded like full throttle on it's own. The surge of the vehicle forced the car to crash into a concrete wall causing extensive damage to the vehicle and bodily injury to myself. The vehicle is only a few months old. This car has some very serious safety issues. Someone could have been killed. Now I am terrified to ever drive it again.”
NHTSA complaint #10683947, filed 2015-02, 12,000 miles“My car (2014 Kia Optima) started having a faint gas smell about two days ago, I thought the gas smell was because I had gotten gas and some was on my shoe. I found out today that my direct injection fuel pump on the engine is the problem. The guy at the shop said the car could have blown up at anytime, and that I was blessed. I called the Kia dealership because the engine locked up on me in september of 2017. The dealership told me they replaced a part, but is now telling me they replaced the entire engine. The problem that the car is having now is not under a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11144931, filed 2018-11, 119,377 miles“I have a Kia Optima 2014 Kia Optima love my car. There's only one bad thing I go do my recall on march 28 2019 it says everything had passed but in reality. The service that they did was careless 9 months later my car is bad motor. Has 130,000 that's what 20,000 dollar is worth wow. They did my oil Kia change they put the wrong oil 5-30 really that for Kia turbo and Kia Optima 5-20 now my car is in a mechanic. I need my car fix , I did my recall thought it was for a cause but I gues it wasn't . I need my car fix ! My car stop in the middle iff the 57 south freeway .. Kia Optima in pomona ca”
NHTSA complaint #11289240, filed 2019-12, 130,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V093000Feb 17, 2022Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel…Covers: Kia Optima 2013–2014
- 20V100000Feb 21, 2020Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low…Covers: Kia Optima 2013–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10230486Jan 13, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SAFETY PLUG FUSE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information associated with the "Hybrid System Warranty…
- 10186044Jan 12, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: AIR FILTER AND NVLD REPLACEMENT (SA447) - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an evaporative leak test…
- 10152915Jan 18, 2019TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides…
- 10127029Dec 13, 2017TSB - SERVICE ACTION: TURBO OIL FEED LINE REPLACEMENT (SA300) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed line on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF), produced…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 9% |
| 2019 | 18 | 8% |
| 2018 | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 | 22 | 9% |
| 2016 | 62 | 8% |
| 2015 | 56 | 6% |
| 2014 | 48 | 8% |
| 2013 | 123 | 9% |
| 2012 | 54 | 6% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 6% |
| 2005 | 10 | 7% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 9% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Kia Optima
284 complaintsSteering
97 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology