2016 Kia Optima Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 33 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Kia Optima, 4% of that year's 754 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 64,000. There are no related recalls listed for this issue, and reports include 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury.
- Brakes complaints
- 33
- 4% of 754
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 64,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe harsh forward jerking or shuddering while decelerating or braking at specific speeds, sometimes accompanied by fishtailing on wet roads.
- Some drivers report the brakes failing to stop the vehicle during sudden acceleration events, in some cases resulting in a crash.
- Several complaints describe the transmission hesitating or flaring during low-speed acceleration or gear changes, which owners connect to braking and control problems.
- A few reports mention brakes losing effectiveness or feeling weak after other mechanical issues, such as electrical faults or battery problems, occurred first.
- Isolated reports describe fire or smoke from under the vehicle occurring around the same time brakes reportedly stopped working.
When 2016 Kia Optima brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 28, 2017, latest Aug 21, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 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
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Kia Optima have?
- NHTSA lists 33 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Optima, which is 4% of the 754 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Kia Optima brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brake issues on the 2016 Optima.
- At what mileage do 2016 Optima brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2016 Optima is 64,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- Have brake issues led to crashes or injuries on the 2016 Optima?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the reported brake complaints for the 2016 Optima.
- How does the 2016 Optima compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Optima's 33 brake complaints (4% share) are lower than years like 2012 (97 complaints, 11% share) and 2013 (132 complaints, 10% share), based on NHTSA data.