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Kia Optima Hybrid electrical system problems by year

59 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 5 Optima Hybrid model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 19 reports.

YearElectrical System reportsShare
2017 Optima Hybrid520%
2014 Optima Hybrid1135%
2013 Optima Hybrid1835%
2012 Optima Hybrid1918%
2011 Optima Hybrid618%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.