Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid
Owner complaints to NHTSA for model years 2017–2020, the systems they concern and the trouble codes owners quote. Engines are from fueleconomy.gov.
Owner complaints484
Model year with most complaints2018
Crashes · fires · injuries reported31 · 19 · 25
Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Engines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L | |
| 2018 | 246 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L | |
| 2019 | 214 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L | |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
Most reported systems
| System | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 242 | |
| Unknown or other | 90 | |
| Electrical system | 68 | |
| Power train | 43 | |
| Service brakes | 40 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 36 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | |
| Air bags | 23 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | |
| Structure | 21 |
Generic codes owners quote
| Code | Meaning | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| P0456 | EVAP System Leak Detected (very small leak) | 1 |
| P0303 | Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected | 1 |
| P200A | Intake Manifold Runner Performance (Bank 1) | 1 |
| P2600 | Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open | 1 |
| P064A | Fuel Pump Control Module A | 1 |
Kia-specific codes owners quote
These codes are defined by Kia; their exact meaning depends on model and year, so read it from Kia service information.
P1326 ×10
A complaint can list several systems. Counts are for the US market; more complaints can simply mean more cars sold.