28 problems have been reported for the 2017 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The following chart shows the 10 most common problems for 2017 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 9 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (7 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Equipment | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Suspension | |
| Visibility | |
| Back Over Prevention | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | |
| Exterior Lighting |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2017 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid in the United States are 6,741 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners in the last 8 years is 28, and the age of the vehicle is 8, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 28 / 6,741 / 8 * 1000 = 0.52.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Kia Motor Optima Hybrid model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2017 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid in 2017.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Kia Motor Optima Hybrid, the following table can be used to compare the 2017 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid with the Kia Motor Optima Hybrid from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2017 Optima Hybrid is 28 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Kia Motor Optima Hybrid is 44.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2018 Optima Hybrid | |
| 2017 Optima Hybrid | |
| 2016 Optima Hybrid | |
| 2015 Optima Hybrid | |
| 2014 Optima Hybrid | |
| 2013 Optima Hybrid | |
| 2012 Optima Hybrid | |
| 2011 Optima Hybrid |