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2017–2018 · 2 model years

Kia Optima Phev recalls & problems by year

4 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201723 complaints
Most recalls20182 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2018 Optima Phev——280000
2017 Optima Phev——2231200

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

  • Engine14
  • Electrical system11
  • Unknown or other6
  • Power train3
  • Hybrid propulsion system2
  • Fuel/propulsion system2
  • Air bags2
  • Steering2