2015 Kia Optima Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,010 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2015 Kia Optima, 0% of the 1,010 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the brakes failed. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and began driving on the sidewalk. The front passenger side tires exploded and destroyed the rim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,200. Updated 8/31/15 updated 10/26/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10726237, filed 2015-06, 6,200 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima equipped with hankook tires, tire line: optimo h431, and tire size: 225/45/r18v. The contact stated that the front driver's side tire exhibited bubbles on the side wall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The front driver's tire was not replaced. The tire was original equipment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was of the tire and the vehicle was 11,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10825834, filed 2016-02, 11,000 miles“The contact leased a 2015 Kia Optima equipped with hankook optimo h724 tires, size: 225/45r/18 (na). While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a bubble in the sidewall of the front passenger and rear driver side tires. The vehicle was taken to five star tires on meridian road in youngstown, ohio to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was nothing abnormal with the tires and that there was no sign of road damage. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992442, filed 2017-05, 22,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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