2008 Kia Optima Engine Problems
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Kia Optima, 20% of all 144 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest engine complaint count among 16 Optima model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 74,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 29
- 20% of 144
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 74,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Kia Optima engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 22, 2008, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Kia Optima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Optima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Kia Optima have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Kia Optima, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,000 miles.
- Which Kia Optima year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2013 Kia Optima has the most engine complaints (670), compared with 29 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Kia Optima?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Optima is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.