CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (3 reports).
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls
Trunk May Not Open From Inside, Trapping Occupants
The trunk latch base can crack, which may stop the trunk from being opened from the inside.
Engine Bearings May Wear Early, Risking Fire or Stall
Connecting rod bearings inside the engine can wear out prematurely, which may cause engine damage.
Most common 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Turn Engine Off Immediately" was displayed, and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
While driving down the road the car said it had a major voltage failure and was shutting down. I was in the middle of the street and thankfully was able to coast to the turn lane before the car came to a total stop. since the gas pedal didn't do anything. the car then said there was multiple failures and the hybrid system needed to be immediately shut down. The car then wouldn't start or move after that. about 20 mins later the car like dashboard and screen would turn on but the engine would not. when it turned back on there were even more warnings along with other failures like emergency braking and transmission and the hybrid communication. when the tow truck came and took it it would go i
I brought the vehicle into Kia service for the recall including a computer operating system upgrade. After the recall work was done the car driving at high highway speeds failed, and immediately slowed down, almost causing a rear collision. The computer system turned off the drive mechanism and I was left with only the electric motor to propel the car. The car barely limped off the highway. The car was brought to the Kia Dealer and no defect was found and the computer was reset. This problem occurred two more times, at highway speeds (70 mph) and Kia was contacted to find out why the problems occurred and how to fix it. To date, Kia has not responded to how to fix the problem and has i
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid questions
Does the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid: Trunk May Not Open From Inside, Trapping Occupants; Engine Bearings May Wear Early, Risking Fire or Stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (3), Electrical System (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid has been fixed?
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