Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2015 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission internal bearings/bushings (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Internal Bearings/bushings problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems |
On December 27, 2025, at approximately 150,556 miles, my 2015 kia Optima hybrid experienced sudden engine knocking, power loss, and failure while driving at 65 mph on a highway. The vehicle dropped into limp mode and I had to pull off the highway. Read details...
The contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with a wheel bearing failure. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact stated that while in park with the vehicle turned off, the vehicle rolled away into a lake. After retrieving the vehicle from the lake, the contact noticed that the gear shifter was no longer shifted completely into the park position. Read details...