What is the fuel economy of a 2014 Kia Optima?

EPA figures for the 2014 Kia Optima reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Kia Optima?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Optima. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2014 Kia Optima?

Owners have filed 791 complaints with NHTSA for the 2014 Kia Optima, most often about: Engine, Steering, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2014 Kia Optima?

NHTSA gave the 2014 Kia Optima (2014 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Kia · 2014

2014 Kia Optima

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2014 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD.

5/5

Overall

5/5

Frontal crash

5/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Regular	20	30	24	372
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Regular	23	33	26	332

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

7 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 17V224000

Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Campaign 18V907000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued dur

Campaign 20V100000

Kia 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 pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.

Campaign 20V519000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Campaign 21V331000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Campaign 22V093000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.

Campaign 23V652000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driv

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

791 complaints filed by owners for this model year (38 involving a crash, 66 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 282 Steering 94 Unknown Or Other 88

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.