Kia OPTIMA HYBRID — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2012 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID

151 complaints (189% of segment average)

Main issue: THIS CAR SEVERELY HESITATES/STALLS AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT INTERSECTIONS (RED LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS, YIELD SIGNS, AND ETC). CAR HESITATES/STALLS FOR 2-3 SECONDS BEFORE ACCELERATING WHILE AT A DEAD STOP. THIS HAS CAUSES SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS AND SCARES TO MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND MYSELF. THIS MORNING

Safe to Buy

2016 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID

6 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2018 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID

7 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2015 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID

17 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2017 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID

38 complaints — well below segment average

Above Average

2011 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID

47 complaints — well below segment average

Above Average