CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (16 reports).
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31Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
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2014 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid.
Most common 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 16 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
While driving during colder weather the car will show HEV (hybrid system) warning and tell you to shut it off. I was in a construction zone with no where to pull over when the car died and lost all propulsion and brakes. This seems to be a common problem on KIA Optima hybrids from 2012-2015.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with a battery management system (BMS) message displayed. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal, but the pedal became firm, causing the contact to almost crash into another vehicle. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot, turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the BMS message and check engine warning was light illuminated. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle needed be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the "Check Hybrid System - Turn Off Engine" message displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. On two occasions, the vehicle shifted to LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the engine was replaced twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,997.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer were notified but refused to help with the issue.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the hybrid system malfunctioned. The contact stated that during the failure the vehicle decelerated and lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and remained with the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Error message comes up on the dashboard.
2014 Kia Optima Hybrid questions
Does the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (16), Electrical System (11), Vehicle Speed Control (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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