2015 Kia Optima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,010 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Kia Optima, 1% of the 1,010 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,800 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.
“Trying to avoid another vehicle approaching me in a head on collision, my engine began to stall, brakes locked up which caused suspension issues of the vehicle. Due to this, the vehicle was completely totaled and global lending services is consistently reporting it as a repossession. Both vehicles were in motion and it was on a la hwy.”
NHTSA complaint #11373237, filed 2020-11, 1,200 miles“This car has given me problems first the engine went up just locked up. The brakes pulsate won't stop and I have changed the rotors and brakes 3 times. The dealer said nothing is wrong. Suspensions car rocks and bounces . Now the radio is out. And my window won't go up if put down. The was in motion for all.”
NHTSA complaint #11232248, filed 2019-07, 60,000 miles“I was driving and out of nowhere the car started to bog down and the check engine light came on. It continued to do it every few seconds and was getting worse the whole way to the shop, which was the closest one I could find as soon as it started doing it. The shop ran the error code and got a knock sensor error. I had Kia come pick it up and take it to the shop. The shop performed a bearing clearance check and the vehicle did not pass so they replaced the engine and intake manifold due to catastrophic failure . …”
NHTSA complaint #11341225, filed 2020-07, 58,400 miles“I have taken my car in to 3 different shops because I have a major bouncing in my front end. Everyone is saying noting is wrong but I can only go so fast. I have my tires and stuff rotated all them time hoping it helps. Sometimes it makes it worse. The dealer in st george says nothing is wrong. I drive the highway but can only do 65 MPH. When the bouncing happens the steering wheel is bouncing too. I have had the bouncing for about 10 months. I bought the car used with 79,000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11220026, filed 2019-06“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the dealer provided routine maintenance for the vehicle and also indicated that an alignment was required. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle swayed left and right, which caused the suspension to be unstable in the front of the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was unable to get the dealer to respond to the request to repair the vehicle for several weeks. The vehicle was not repaired and was parked at the contact's residence. The VIN was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10787684, filed 2015-11, 58 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10092151Jun 19, 2015Pitstop: difficulty assembling strut bearing/insulator - on some optima vehicles, when replacing the strut insulator or strut bearing with new parts you may encounter difficulty…
- 10089763Jun 19, 2015Pitstop: difficulty assembling strut bearing/insulator - on some optima vehicles, when replacing the strut insulator or strut bearing with new parts you may encounter difficulty…
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 2015 Kia Optima
623 complaintsOther or unknown
140 complaintsElectrical system
135 complaintsBrakes
90 complaintsBody and structure
76 complaintsSteering
69 complaintsFuel system
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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