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Kia Optima Hybrid

409 federal complaints across 10 model years (2011-2020) ยท 5 recall campaigns

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

  1. 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid - 155 complaints
  2. 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid - 85 complaints
  3. 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid - 51 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid - 51 complaints
  2. 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid - 85 complaints
  3. 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

Engine & cooling
150
Electrical system
70
Brakes
36
Power train
31
Steering
20
Speed control
17

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid30
2019 Kia Optima Hybrid00
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid72
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid382
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid60
2015 Kia Optima Hybrid170
2014 Kia Optima Hybrid510
2013 Kia Optima Hybrid852
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid1553
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid473

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
23V6520002011-2013Service Brakes, HydraulicKia 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,
23V5940002017-2018Latches/Locks/LinkagesKia 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
21V8440002017-2018EngineKia 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
20V7500002011-2013EngineKia 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
18V3630002011-2012Air BagsKia 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