2014 Kia Optima Hybrid engine problems

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid — 52% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

52%

share of all complaints

59,079 mi

median reported mileage

3 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the "Check Hybrid System - Turn Off Engine" message displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. On two occasions, the vehicle shifted to LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the…”
filed Jan 10, 2023
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…”
filed Jul 5, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2104) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2014-2016 MY Optima…
PI2104_OWNR_401 · Other · issued Jul 15, 2025
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2104) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2014-2016…
PI2104_OWNR_301 · Other · issued Nov 20, 2024
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2104Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
PI2104YZ_TSB_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2024