Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Kia Optima Hybrid. Hover a bar for the count.
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid - 155 complaints
- 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid - 85 complaints
- 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid - 51 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid - 51 complaints
- 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid - 85 complaints
- 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid - 155 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid | 38 | 2 |
| 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid | 51 | 0 |
| 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid | 85 | 2 |
| 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 155 | 3 |
| 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 47 | 3 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 2011-2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, |
| 23V594000 | 2017-2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing |
| 21V844000 | 2017-2018 | Engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which |
| 20V750000 | 2011-2013 | Engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine comp |
| 18V363000 | 2011-2012 | Air Bags | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, th |