2014 KIA Optima Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Optima Hybrid years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 10 Optima Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (16 complaints, 52%), typically at around 51,999 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 31owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 52% | 51,999 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 35% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 13% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 13% | 19,673 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 10% | 19,300 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10% | 750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | 76,129 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 10% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 9,300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 9,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 KIA Optima Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
- Non-crash Vehicle Fires (PE19004) — opened Mar 29, 2019, closed Dec 22, 2021, led to recall 20V088000.
- Non-crash Vehicle Fires (DP18003) — opened Aug 21, 2018, closed May 10, 2019, led to recall 18V907000.
- Scope and Timeliness (RQ17003) — opened May 18, 2017, closed Dec 22, 2021, led to recall 17V224000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other KIA Optima Hybrid years
← 2013 Optima Hybrid · 2015 Optima Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Optima Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Optima Hybrid | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Optima Hybrid | 26 | 2 |
| 2016 Optima Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 Optima Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 31 | 0 |
| 2013 Optima Hybrid | 55 | 2 |
| 2012 Optima Hybrid | 109 | 3 |
| 2011 Optima Hybrid | 34 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Optima Hybrid model years, the 2014 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.