Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Kia Optima Hybrid, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2020
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid - 97 complaints in its first 8 years (109 to date)
- 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid - 37 complaints in its first 8 years (55 to date)
- 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (34 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (31 to date)
- 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (34 to date)
- 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid - 37 complaints in its first 8 years (55 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid | 26 | 24 | 2 |
| 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid | 31 | 28 | 0 |
| 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid | 55 | 37 | 2 |
| 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 109 | 97 | 3 |
| 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 34 | 29 | 3 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| 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... |
| 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. |
| 21V844000 | 2017-2018 | Engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. |
| 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. |
| 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. |