What are the worst Kia Optima Hybrid years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Kia Optima Hybrid year is 2012 - complaint rates far above this model's median.

Kia Optima Hybrid: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2012

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

201725 complaints · 2 recalls 201431 complaints · 0 recalls 201353 complaints · 2 recalls 2012worst year109 complaints · 3 recalls 201134 complaints · 3 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.