2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs 2015 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2015 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 52 | 1,007 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 200 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 74 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 37 | 24–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,250 mi | 80,318 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 621 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 135 |
| Structure | 1 | 76 |
| Steering | 1 | 69 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 49 |
| Power Train | 7 | 49 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 46 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 40 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 155 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 102 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 70 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 60 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 32 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 27 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 22 |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
2015 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.