KnownCarProblemsKia Optima Hybrid Problems by Year
Owners have filed 275 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia Optima Hybrid since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2012, 2013, 2011. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Kia Optima Hybrid problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Optima Hybrid | 26 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Optima Hybrid | 31 | Engine | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 Optima Hybrid | 55 | Electrical | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Optima Hybrid | 109 | Engine | 3 | 5 |
| 2011 Optima Hybrid | 34 | Engine | 3 | 2 |
10 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Kia Optima Hybrid
- What years of the Kia Optima Hybrid have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2012 (109), 2013 (55), 2011 (34).
- What is the most common problem with the Kia Optima Hybrid?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (139), electrical (64), brakes (37).
- Which Kia Optima Hybrid years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2020 (1), 2018 (3), 2016 (4). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.