One problem related to battery dead has been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2012 Optima Hybrid.
While driving car shut off and hybrid battery went dead. Is says �hybrid system warning shut off vehicle and do not drive�. I had the car checked and the engine seems to be locked up. I have seen several complains on this and I won't pay for a new engine when kia needs to be responsible.