Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 25 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems |
I believe the hybrid propulsion system in my kia Optima Hybrid should have been part of the recall. The vehicle is currently showing signs of the vehicle's voltage protection device activating inadvertently, causing a sudden loss of power. Read details...
Vehicle was in motion at 35 mph and suddenly lost acceleration, woul d not go faster then 15 mph for about 1/2 mile then gave message "hybrid system failure, please pull over and turn off vehicle. Read details...