2014 Kia Optima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 591 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Kia Optima, 2% of the 591 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112 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 complained to the dealer about the rough ride and harsh ride but was told not to worry. I then took it on the highway and the steering pulled to the left and I never felt confident about the steering only to say that it did not feel right and it was worrisome to me. It simply did not feel right to me. I've been driving 50 years and have never felt this uncomfortable driving/steering a car at highway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10569111, filed 2014-03, 123 miles“A reputable auto shop noticed. Why my steering was not correct. Both lower control arms with integrated ball joint is causing the steering to be extremely loose and not even an alignment can fix this problem. Both control arms will need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11073324, filed 2018-02, 90,000 miles“Vehicle demands constant correcting of the steering wheel in order to safely remain inside a lane. Small corrections to one side will result in the vehicle overturning to the other side and vice versa. It is physically exhausting to maintain the vehicle safely especially on longer drives. Dealership denies there is any problem with the vehicle when there clearly is. Could possibly be that they know the problem exists but do want to lose sales by admitting to it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608812, filed 2014-07, 500 miles“The car is impossible to keep straight on the highway. If you correct for one drift you start going the other way. In windy conditions or when larger traffic passes you, you better have a lot of extra road to deal with.”
NHTSA complaint #10584911, filed 2014-04, 100 miles“Complaint Summary: I am the current owner of a 2014 Kia Optima, which is affected by recall 23V652 related to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). The vehicle was imported to the UAE, and the recall was not addressed by the previous owner. As a result, I am now facing significant safety issues. Since taking ownership, I have encountered multiple engine problems, including sudden power loss, severe vibrations, and abnormal behavior from the throttle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11622155, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 10089608Sep 2, 2016Tsb: front wheel bearing noise - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace both front wheel bearings on 2014my optima (qf) vehicles that experience an unusual noise…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 26 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 2% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 8% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 21 | 20% |
| 2001 | 28 | 20% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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