2015 KIA Optima Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Optima Hybrid years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 KIA Optima Hybrid. That ranks 6th out of 10 Optima Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 42%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 42% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 42% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 17% | 561 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | 1,096 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 42,021 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 62,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 KIA Optima Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30-45 MPH, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she was able to continue to drive to her residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who…
When driving through a neighborhood between 20 - 25mph the hybrid warning light illuminated with overhead voice stating to pull over and not drive the vehicle any further. In the process of pulling over the car proceeded to lose all power. Electrical within car (lights, radio, etc.) remained on but…
* october 2017 while driving in the freeway car slowed down. Got off freeway and turned off car. Car would not start anymore. Kia replaced high voltage fuse, hybrid battery, power relay. * march 2018 car was taken in due to hev and engine light on while driving. Car did not accelerate. Kia replaced…
Improper sealing of coolant reservoir that has slowly leaked onto the hecu unit and has fried the hybrid battery
On december 5, 2018 my car suddenly stalled while driving in an intersection. I immediately tried to restart it but was unsuccessful i had battery power, all of the ga restart it but was unsuccessful i had battery power, all of the gauges would a cycle back-and-forth whenever pushing the start…
Other KIA Optima Hybrid years
← 2014 Optima Hybrid · 2016 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 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 Optima Hybrid | 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 2015 KIA Optima Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 KIA Optima Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has far fewer 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.