Recalls by ModelFord Fusion vs Kia Optima: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Ford Fusion has 46 recalls and 22,468 owner complaints; the Kia Optima has 22 recalls and 7,544 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Ford Fusion | Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 46 | 22 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 22,468 | 7,544 |
| Crashes reported | 792 | 313 |
| Fires reported | 172 | 418 |
| Injuries reported | 537 | 271 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Engine |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Ford FusionKia Optima
Every model year
Ford Fusion: top problems
Steering5,781
Engine3,962
Air Bags3,531
Power Train3,144
Service Brakes2,685
Electrical System1,669
Kia Optima: top problems
Engine3,397
Electrical System939
Unknown or other850
Steering759
Air Bags564
Structure560
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Ford Fusion or the Kia Optima?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 22,468 complaints about the Ford Fusion and 7,544 about the Kia Optima with NHTSA, so the Kia Optima has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Ford Fusion or the Kia Optima?
NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for the Ford Fusion and 22 for the Kia Optima since model year 2000.