There are 5 owner-reported tires & wheels complaints for the 2015 Kia Optimain NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
On May 11, 2024, we took our 2015 Kia Optima to Hutchinson Kia Service Center 3931 River Pl, Macon, Ga. due to brakes not working. When you apply brakes the vehicle would not stopped you would have to apply the emergency brakes for a complete stop. On that day, I was told no one was there to check my brakes due it was a Saturday and would need to schedule another appointment when they could do a brake diagnostic. The next appointment was June 4,2024, on that day we had the vehicle towed due to brakes. Today is September 2, 2024 and our vehicle is still there. On July 12, 2024, we were contacted staying vehicle was repaired and the problem wa a pin hole in the right brake line. We picked up the vehicle proceeded home at the first traffic stop same problem happen with the brakes.We returned immediately back to Kia Service center, explaining the same problem still exists. After vehicle being there for 2 more weeks, Nick with Kia Hutchinson Kia called stated there was a problem with ABS system and vehicle would be ready on August 21,2024. Well the still have my vehicle and no updates. When you call they put on hold and never comeback. If you go over the Service Manager is always out and no one can give you and update
I WAS DRIVING APPROX 5-8MPH WITH 2 KIDS, PULLING INTO LIBRARY PARKING LOT. NEXT THING I KNOW I HEAR A LOUD THUMP AND FEEL MY TIRE GONE FLAT. AFTER PULLING INTO THE FIRST PARKING SPOT I GET OUT AND SMELL RUBBER. MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD POPPED. I LOOKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AREA WHERE I PULLED IN AND DIDN'T SEE ANY NAILS OR ROAD HAZARDS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS POP. THIS TIRE IS PRACTICALLY NEW. I PURCHASED BASED SOLELY ON THIS TIRE'S ADVERTISEMENT OF APPROX 60,000 MILE LIFE (OR 6 YEARS). THIS TIRE HAS ONLY GONE A TOTAL OF JUST UNDER 27,000 MILES IN 1.5 YEARS. THE OTHER TIRE (SAME BRAND, SAME DAY PURCHASED) SEEMS FINE. THERE IS STILL A LOT OF TREAD LEFT. THE POP CAME FROM THE SIDE WALL. THE CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND SUNNY.
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2015 KIA OPTIMA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H724 TIRES, SIZE: 225/45R/18 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIVE STAR TIRES ON MERIDIAN ROAD IN YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING ABNORMAL WITH THE TIRES AND THAT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF ROAD DAMAGE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,310.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA OPTIMA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRES, TIRE LINE: OPTIMO H431, AND TIRE SIZE: 225/45/R18V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXHIBITED BUBBLES ON THE SIDE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS OF THE TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS 11,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN DRIVING ON THE SIDEWALK. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRES EXPLODED AND DESTROYED THE RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,200. UPDATED 8/31/15*CN UPDATED 10/26/2017*CN
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