Are there any problems with the Kia Optima Hybrid?
Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 44 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid based on all problems reported for the Optima Hybrid.
Where to get a Kia Optima Hybrid battery replaced?
Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima Hybrid. While driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle stalled and “hybrid failure” appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to kia store east (7301 new la grange road, louisville, kentucky 40222, (502) 425-1234) where the relay and ecu battery were replaced, but the failure recurred.
What was the mileage on my Kia Optima?
The failure mileage was approximately 60,400. Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima Hybrid. While driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle stalled and “hybrid failure” appeared on the instrument panel.
How often do Kia OPTIMAS have engine problems?
Based on the ownership experience data collected by CarComplaints.com, these failures resulted in over $5,000 repair bills, requiring owners to replace their engines altogether. Most experienced their engine issues around 92,000 miles.
Which is the worst model year for Kia Optima?
However, the site claims 2011 is the worst model year, based on the severity of problems reported, higher average costs to repair, and the average mileage of the vehicle when the issues arose. The most significant problem is worrisome as it relates to engine failure.
What kind of transmission problem does Kia Optima have?
Throttle Assembly has failed and took three days to get a replacement. 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD Car told me to pull over.
How many repair TRIPS does a Kia Optima have?
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. 154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
When did the Kia Optima 4 generation come out?
In case you were interested in buying a new Kia Optima this year, you’ll have plenty to get excited about with this one. The 2020 model is the fourth in the generation, initially introduced in 2016. So, it’s well beyond those problematic years of 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 44 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid based on all problems reported for the Optima Hybrid.
The failure mileage was approximately 60,400. Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima Hybrid. While driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle stalled and “hybrid failure” appeared on the instrument panel.
How often does Kia Optima miss a dead stop?
It occurs 3 or 4 times every 6 months. I began writing it down to show the Service department, but I’ve been told that if Kia can’t “replicate” the issue, they refuse to take action. The car misses or hesitates up to 6 or 7 seconds when starting from a dead stop.
What causes a Kia Optima to blow out while driving?
Kia released information to the public stating they know the 125 fuse amp for the hybrid systems was the wrong size which can cause a �blow out� turning the engine off while driving. Kia stayed they needed to replace it with the 150 amp fuse in order to sustain the power to the engine.
Kia released information to the public stating they know the 125 fuse amp for the hybrid systems was the wrong size which can cause a �blow out� turning the engine off while driving. Kia stayed they needed to replace it with the 150 amp fuse in order to sustain the power to the engine.
Where is the safety plug on a Kia Optima?
The battery fuse is to be replaced from a 125 amp to a 150 amp. This fuse is part of the safety plug located in the trunk. As a owner I should have been warned of this possibly happening to the car and given the option to have this fuse replaced. . . . At kia’s expense.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima Hybrid. While driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle stalled and “hybrid failure” appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to kia store east (7301 new la grange road, louisville, kentucky 40222, (502) 425-1234) where the relay and ecu battery were replaced, but the failure recurred.