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2011–2018 · 8 model years

Kia Optima Hybrid recalls & problems by year

12 recalls and 275 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2012109 complaints
Most recalls20123 recalls
Crashes reported14in owner complaints
Injuries reported70 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502002011: 34 complaints, 3 recalls2012: 109 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 56 complaints, 2 recalls2014: 31 complaints, 0 recalls2015: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2016: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2017: 26 complaints, 2 recalls2018: 3 complaints, 2 recalls20112012201320142015201620172018
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2018 Optima Hybrid5★42 mpg230000
2017 Optima Hybrid5★42 mpg2261110
2016 Optima Hybrid5★36–37 mpg040100
2015 Optima Hybrid5★36–37 mpg0120200
2014 Optima Hybrid5★36–37 mpg0315120
2013 Optima Hybrid5★36–37 mpg2561210
2012 Optima Hybrid5★36 mpg31095520
2011 Optima Hybrid—36 mpg3342210

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine147
  • Electrical system73
  • Power train31
  • Unknown or other27
  • Steering20
  • Service brakes, hydraulic19
  • Service brakes18
  • Vehicle speed control17