Kia Optima Phev recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 31 owner complaints for the Kia Optima Phev (model years 2017–2020). The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints), followed by electrical system (11 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (2).

Model year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	0	1	0	0
2019	0	1	0	0
2018	2	8	0	0
2017	2	23	1	2

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Optima Phev model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem area	Complaints	Model years
Engine	14	2 of 4
Electrical system	11	2 of 4
Power train	3	2 of 4
Air bags	2	1 of 4
Fuel/propulsion system	2	1 of 4

All 2 recalls

Recall	Date	Problem area	Model years	Vehicles
23V594000	Aug 24, 2023	Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch	2017–2018	319,436
21V844000	Oct 29, 2021	Engine	2017–2018	10,731

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 2 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.