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2018 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, newest first.

2 recalls on record for the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid. The most recent was on Aug. 24, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 3 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: engine (1), latches/locks/linkages (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Kia or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

3 complaints about the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid were sent to NHTSA since 1995.

Engine3recall on record
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
Unknown Or Other1

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

3 on record

Pedestrian alert sounds DP22005 · opened Jan. 27, 2023 · closed Aug. 7, 2023
Loss of Motive Power DP22003 · opened Sept. 12, 2022 · closed Dec. 12, 2023
Engine Fires EA21003 · opened Dec. 22, 2021 · closed Feb. 5, 2024

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls

Aug. 24, 2023Kia Optima, Optima Hybrid, Optima Phev and others: Latch Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk…
Oct. 29, 2021Kia Optima Hybrid, Optima Phev: Engine Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the…