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Kia Optima Hybrid stalling reports by year

24 NHTSA complaints describe engine stalls or shuts off, often while driving on Kia Optima Hybrid vehicles. The most reported year is 2012 with 10 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2014 Optima Hybrid723%
2013 Optima Hybrid714%
2012 Optima Hybrid109%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.