Research · 4 model years
Kia Optima Plug-in HybridEvery model year, 2017–2020
Across the 4 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 481 owner complaints for the Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid. The 2018 model year has the most complaints (244).
Kia Optima Plug-in 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 | Not rated | 41 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 213 | 20 | Not rated | 40 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 244 | 10 | Not rated | 40 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 23 | 1 | Not rated | 40 |
- 20200 recalls · 1 complaints · 41 mpg
- 20190 recalls · 213 complaints · 40 mpg
- 20180 recalls · 244 complaints · 40 mpg
- 20170 recalls · 23 complaints · 40 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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 Oct 28, 2026