Research · 10 model years
Kia Optima HybridEvery model year, 2011–2020
Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 490 owner complaints for the Kia Optima Hybrid. The 2019 model year has the most complaints (214).
Kia Optima Hybrid years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 42 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 214 | 20 | 5 of 5 | 41 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 42 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 42 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 37 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 37 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 31 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 37 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 56 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 37 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 109 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 36 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 34 | 2 | Not rated | 36 |
- 20200 recalls · 1 complaints · 42 mpg
- 20190 recalls · 214 complaints · 41 mpg
- 20182 recalls · 3 complaints · 42 mpg
- 20172 recalls · 26 complaints · 42 mpg
- 20160 recalls · 4 complaints · 37 mpg
- 20150 recalls · 12 complaints · 37 mpg
- 20140 recalls · 31 complaints · 37 mpg
- 20132 recalls · 56 complaints · 37 mpg
- 20123 recalls · 109 complaints · 36 mpg
- 20113 recalls · 34 complaints · 36 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 109 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 214 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026