2009 Kia Optima Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Kia Optima, 21% of all 116 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest brake complaint count among 16 Optima model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 24
- 21% of 116
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Kia Optima brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 13, 2011, latest Sep 3, 2020.
Brakes recalls for the 2009 Kia Optima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 2009 Kia Optima have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Kia Optima, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
- Which Kia Optima year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2013 Kia Optima has the most brake complaints (132), compared with 24 for the 2009.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Kia Optima?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Kia Optima is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.