2009 Kia Optima Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Kia Optima, 28% of all 116 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest transmission complaint count among 16 Optima model years. These complaints report 1 fire and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 62,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 33
- 28% of 116
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 62,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Kia Optima transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 18, 2010, latest Mar 28, 2021.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Kia Optima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Kia Optima, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.
- Which Kia Optima year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2016 Kia Optima has the most transmission complaints (73), compared with 33 for the 2009.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Kia Optima?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Kia Optima is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.