Kia Optima Hybrid
2011–2015 only
2011–2015 Kia Optima Hybrid models have 345 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 96,500 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2015 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Optima Hybrid report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2011–2015 only
Median onset: 96,500 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 60,400 miles. 2.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.
Median onset: 66,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 18,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 67,500 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 34,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 31,791 miles. 35.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 94,750 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2015 model years. See the full Kia Optima Hybrid report for every year and full specs/safety data.