2 recalls covering model years 2018. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Kia is recalling certain Optima and Optima Hybrid cars. The base of the trunk latch can crack. When it cracks, the trunk can no longer be opened from the inside. Federal safety rules require a way to open the trunk from inside, and these cars do not meet that rule. A dealer will replace the trunk latch base at no cost, so the trunk can be opened from the inside again.
Kia is recalling certain Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because the connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear out earlier than they should. When these bearings wear prematurely, it can result in damage to the engine.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Kia Optima Hybrid. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid. 1 of them is rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Kia Optima trunk latch may crack, trapping someone inside" (NHTSA campaign 23V594000), reported Aug 24, 2023.
No. None of the 2 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Kia dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: