Optima Hybrid owners have made 47 complaints about the 2011–2015 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 32nd out of 42 Kia generations in overall reliability, with real engine and electrical concerns.
Some of the worst issues 3rd generation Optima Hybrid owners have to deal with.
There's growing concern that some sort of electrical overstress is messing with airbag control units (ACU) in certain Kia vehicles.
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
5 complaints
3 complaints
3 complaints
2 complaints
2 complaints
19 complaints
10 complaints
4 complaints
2 complaints
2 complaints
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 42 eligible generations.
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