Component Record

Kia Optima 2014 Brakes Problems

43 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2014 Kia Optima - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage43 complaints

43 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

20V519000Reported August 27, 2020 - 440,370 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 440,370 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

21V331000Reported May 10, 2021 - 440,370 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 440,370 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine300 Steering97 Unknown Or Other89 Electrical System60 Vehicle Structure48 Fuel and Propulsion System48

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.