NHTSA Safety Recalls
Kia Optima Hybrid Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2011 to 2018, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 5 model years (2011–2018) the Kia Optima Hybrid has 12 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2012 with 3; the cleanest is 2018 with 2.
- Model years
- 5
- Total recalls
- 12
- Worst year
- 2012
- Cleanest year
- 2018
2011–2018
3 recalls
2 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2 | |
| 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2 | |
| 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2 | |
| 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 3 | |
| 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Kia Optima Hybrid
- ENGINE5
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE3
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE2
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.