Common 2011-2015 Kia Optima Hybrid Problems

Some of the worst issues 3rd generation Optima Hybrid owners have to deal with.

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What Owners Complain About

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.

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

3rd Generation (2011–2015) Optima Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 5 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 47 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 32nd in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 42 eligible generations.

Recent 3rd Generation (2011–2015) Optima Hybrid News

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  1. Another owner has sued Hyundai and Kia for knowingly equipping vehicles with defective Theta II engines.

    Proving once again that when it comes to engines that catch on fire, people generally aren't fans. The automakers have settled similar lawsuits and issued recalls for these clunkers, but the plaintiff suggests not all affected vehicles were included.…

    keep reading article "Lawsuit Says Not Enough Vehicles Were Covered in the Theta II Recalls"