How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2014 Kia Optima have?

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Optima, which is 3% of the 585 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Kia Optima?

No. The JSON shows no related recalls listed for Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2014 Optima.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Optima?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component area is 93,242 miles.

Did any 2014 Optima powertrain complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the complaints filed in this component area for the 2014 Optima.

How does the 2014 Optima compare to other years for powertrain complaints?

The 2014 Optima's 3% share of Transmission & Powertrain complaints is lower than most other model years, which range from 4% to 32% depending on the year.

2014 Kia Optima Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Kia Optima, about 3% of its 585 total complaints for the year. That share is lower than most other Optima years, and no recalls are tied to this component for 2014. Median mileage at failure was 93,242 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 20; 3% of 585
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 93,242 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe a hesitation of a couple of seconds when accelerating from a stop, sometimes requiring the gas pedal to be pressed hard to get the car moving.
Some owners report the crankshaft bearing failing and causing the engine to seize while driving, with one owner citing a recall that applied to other Optima models but not their hybrid variant.
Owners describe losing power train function while driving on the freeway, with a diagnostic code (PO605) returned by their scan tool.
Some owners report the vehicle stalling unexpectedly at speed, including one case where the driver lost power steering and had to coast to a stop.
A few owners describe having to jiggle the transmission shifter to get the push-button start to work.

When 2014 Kia Optima transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 24, 2014, latest Dec 28, 2025.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Dec 2025; peak Sep 2014 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 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.

20053 (2%)
200614 (9%)
200713 (8%)
200818 (13%)
200933 (28%)
201024 (32%)
201125 (4%)
201254 (6%)
201364 (5%)
201420 (3%)
201549 (5%)
201673 (10%)
201721 (8%)
201818 (8%)
201917 (8%)
202027 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2014 Kia Optima have?: NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Optima, which is 3% of the 585 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Kia Optima?: No. The JSON shows no related recalls listed for Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2014 Optima.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Optima?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component area is 93,242 miles.
Did any 2014 Optima powertrain complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the complaints filed in this component area for the 2014 Optima.
How does the 2014 Optima compare to other years for powertrain complaints?: The 2014 Optima's 3% share of Transmission & Powertrain complaints is lower than most other model years, which range from 4% to 32% depending on the year.