Kia Optima Hybrid years to avoid
The Kia Optima Hybrid years to avoid are 2012, 2013, 2014, 2011 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.
400
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2011–2020
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Optima Hybrid years to avoid
Every Optima Hybrid year
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Optima Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Optima Hybrid years to avoid are 2012, 2013, 2014, 2011. The cleanest year on record is 2019.
What is the best year for the Kia Optima Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Optima Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Optima Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Optima Hybrid has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 400 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.