Kia Optima Hybrid problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Kia Optima Hybrid model year, from official NHTSA data.
254
NHTSA complaints
5
recall campaigns
645
service bulletins (TSBs)
8
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid | 26 | 2 | 67 |
| 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid | 31 | 0 | 164 |
| 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid | 54 | 2 | 147 |
| 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 109 | 3 | 135 |
| 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 34 | 3 | 132 |
Common problems
- Kia Optima Hybrid engine problems136
- Kia Optima Hybrid electrical system problems63
- Kia Optima Hybrid power train problems27
- Kia Optima Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems19
- Kia Optima Hybrid steering problems18
- Kia Optima Hybrid service brakes problems17
- Kia Optima Hybrid vehicle speed control problems17
- Kia Optima Hybrid air bags problems13
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · opened Nov 17, 2023 · open
- Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 12, 2022 · closed Dec 12, 2023
- Engine FiresEA21003 · opened Dec 22, 2021 · closed Feb 5, 2024