Kia Optima Hybrid years to avoid
More than twice the Optima Hybrid's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Kia Optima Hybrid years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia Optima Hybrid complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia Optima Hybrid problems
All model years combined.
- Engine152
- Electrical73
- Brakes38
- Transmission33
- Steering20
- Acceleration17
- Fuel system15
- Airbags13
- Lights7
- Driver assistance6
- Suspension5
- Body4
Kia Optima Hybrid problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 95 | 3 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | 75 | 27 | Engine | 23,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 94 | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 86 | 12 | Electrical | 60,400 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 65 | 31 | Engine | 45,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 49 | 56 | Electrical | 68,000 | 2 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 24 | 109 | Engine | 87,200 | 3 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 65 | 34 | Engine | 91,000 | 3 | 2 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Kia Optima Hybrid
What years of the Kia Optima Hybrid should you avoid?
2012 and 2013. Each has more than twice the Kia Optima Hybrid's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2012 alone has 109, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Kia Optima Hybrid?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Optima Hybrid?
Engine, with 152 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (73) and brakes (38).
How many recalls does the Kia Optima Hybrid have?
5 recalls between 2011 and 2020. The 2012 model year has the most, with 3.
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