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Kia Optima Hybrid engine problems by year

136 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 5 Optima Hybrid model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 72 reports.

YearEngine reportsShare
2017 Optima Hybrid1662%
2014 Optima Hybrid1652%
2013 Optima Hybrid1324%
2012 Optima Hybrid7266%
2011 Optima Hybrid1956%

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