Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 7 hybrid propulsion system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common hybrid propulsion system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hybrid propulsion system (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Propulsion System problems |
The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. During the failure, the check engine, abs, service vehicle, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the warning message "hybrid system failure" message was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,200.
The contact owns a 2017 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v844000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph the "hybrid" warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers failed, and the contact pulled over. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the "hybrid" warning light remained illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that the main propulsion battery needed to be replaced; however, the parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer able to be started. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima Hybrid. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and "check hybrid battery and do not run" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to romeo kia of kingston (111 schenk dr, kingston, NY), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima Hybrid. While driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle stalled and "hybrid failure" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to kia store east (7301 new la grange road, louisville, kentucky 40222, (502) 425-1234) where the relay and ecu battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. While driving 25 mph, a faulty fuse blew out within the hybrid motor. An independent mechanic replaced the relay with an increased voltage from 125 amps [watts] to 150 amps [watts]. The failure was remedied. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima Hybrid. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the hybrid system failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,600.
The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the hybrid system malfunctioned. The contact stated that during the failure the vehicle decelerated and lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and remained with the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2013 kia optima hydrid. While driving approximately 85 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hybrid system would need to be replaced. The dealer had potential safety concerns and offered another vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.