Model year record
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 9 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 38,000 mi |
| Power train | 3 | 10,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 61,000 mi |
The 2015 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.