Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
I was driving the vehicle home on the freeway after just buying it. I had only driven it for about 35-40 minutes and after 5 minutes the ev battery was drained completely and the car was running in hybrid mode. The vehicle suddenly lost all its power and a warning light came on flashing saying "check hybrid system turn off engine". I was forced to put on my emergency lights and quickly move over to the side of the freeway because the car lost so much power so quickly. It felt like the engine died and when I tried hitting the gas the vehicle would jerk. Once I got to a safe spot on the freeway. I called aaa to get a tow, then called the dealer to tell them. My wife and I have now checked the recalls for this car and all the customer complaints. There seems to be a similarity with the engine recall and or the hybrid electrical recall. It seems like kia is making sure to cover its tracks with the cars so it doesn't have all the 2017 models in the recalls affecting the hybrid system as well as the defects with the engine components. There is definitely a problem. But I saw in the carfax that the vehicle was inspected a lot by kia and that is why I would like it to get inspected by a 3rd party. I would like to get the vehicle inspected by a 3rd party before taking it to a kia dealer but I don't have a lot of money. Can you help with this at all. Please contact me ASAP. You have the VIN. I told you I just bought the car so I am going to either see if the dealership I bought it from will fix the problem since it broke down the day I bought it. You should be able to see we bought the car from by looking at the carfax for the VIN. And you have my permission to also be able to get my phone numbers from that dealer I really don't think kia should get away with these hybrid/engine problems with the car. Its very unfair to the consumers. If they as a manufacturer and dealerships are doing quick fixes when doing regularly scheduled maintenance. Thats unethical.
Tl- the contact owns a 2017 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the voltage indicator would suddenly switch from normal voltage to high voltage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer elk grove kia(8480 laguna grove dr, elk grove CA) who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 18v161000(electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 23,000. Jft.
My car will not turn completely off! I was driving if the freeway and hit an object, not sure what. When I got home I couldn't turn my car off completely. The car think that it's off but the engine still revs.
Kia won't service the electrical loss recall.
Tl- the contact owns a 2017 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph the vehicles speed suddenly reduced to approximately 40 mph. The contact indicated that the failure occurred when after the electric motor turned off the gas motor did not immediately switch on. The vehicle was driven to the dealer kirby kia of ventura located at 6424 auto center dr. Ventura, CA who was unable to duplicated the failure and no problem was found. The manufacturer was also notified. The failure mileage was 5500. Jft.
Happened numerous times while driving in traffic or speeds over 60 mph, engine warning light comes on stating hybrid engine malfunction turn off immediately. If I don't get to pull over immediately, I lose power until I do. When I have my phone attached to the carport program, it registers that there is someone in the passenger seat and will beep until I put the seat belt in the receptacle as if someone was there. This has happened since I first bought it and I have about 5,000. I have brought this to the dealer twice and they claim that they can't replicate either issue. This is obviously a trend. They are now sending out an "expert" to fix the problem. Otherwise I'm lemon lawing it. I have photos and video of the defect so they can't even try and say I'm making it up.
While driving my kia hybrid a notice came up on the dash board to immediately pull over and shut off my engine and I was on a major highway going about 75 when I lost total power and my vehicle began to loose power. I was able to get it off the road and immediately called my dealer. I had know about this because a relative and I brought the cars the same day and she experience this 3 times. The dealer said it was a switch that got stuck when the car goes from electric to gas. I spoke with kia and they said there is no formal recall. But this has now happen to me and a relative I know of. The person I spoke with took it very lightly but I said it is very difficult getting a car off the road that is losing power. Have there been any other complaints of this type and is there a informal recall. I am bringing the car to the dealer tomorrow and they are replacing the switch. My car only has 2000 miles.