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 (321% 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
2013 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID
80 complaints (170% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WOULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK AFTER MAKING CONTACT WITH ANY EXTERIOR METAL PART OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.
Safe to Buy
2016 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID
6 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID
7 complaints — well below segment average
2015 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID
17 complaints — well below segment average
2017 Kia OPTIMA HYBRID
38 complaints — well below segment average