Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 26 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle shudder (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems |
While driving during colder weather the car will show hev (hybrid system) warning and tell you to shut it off. I was in a construction zone with no where to pull over when the car died and lost all propulsion and brakes. This seems to be a common problem on kia Optima Hybrids from 2012-2015. Read details...
While driving (in forward motion), without any pressure being applied to either the brake or parking brake, the vehicle begins to slow itself rapidly losing acceleration. ; a rumble can be heard there is consistent beeping noise and the vehicle begins to vibrate slightly. Read details...