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Buying a used 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 3 owner complaints on file

The headline item on the 2018 Optima Hybrid is a critical recall for engine bearings that can wear out early; the second recall, a trunk that may not open from inside, is minor. Neither is flagged stop-driving or park-outside. Only three owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, and all three are unverified engine reports, with no crashes, fires, or injuries recorded against this model year.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Ask for proof the engine bearing recall inspection or repair was completed
3. Request full oil change records and listen for knocking at cold start
4. Test the interior trunk release from inside the trunk
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid

What owners have reported to NHTSA

3 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• All Optima Hybrid recalls