2016 KIA Optima Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Optima Hybrid years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 KIA Optima Hybrid. That ranks 7th out of 10 Optima Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 38,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 2 | 50% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 61,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 KIA Optima Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 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.
Dear NHTSA, I am writing to formally report a serious safety incident involving my 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid, which caught fire and was completely destroyed on October 5, 2025. Incident Summary: While driving on a highway at approximately 65 mph, I noticed that the vehicle was not entering Hybrid…
The right passenger headlight won't work i changed the light bulb and it's completely off. At first when i attempted to change the bulb the light flickered and i thought that it might've not been put on all the way or it might've became loose. But then it went completely out causing a road hazard…
For the 2nd year, my kia would not start in 32 degree weather in big bear, ca. This is an annual trip & took my kia.the lights, radio all turn on but the engine will not start. I have to wait until noon for the sun to warm up the car & then it's back to normal. I have taken the car back to the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia optima hybrid. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was towed to kia downtown los angeles (1945 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007) where it was determined that there was an issue with the hybrid system. The dealer replaced the…
Other KIA Optima Hybrid years
← 2015 Optima Hybrid · 2017 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 Optima Hybrid | 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 2016 KIA Optima Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 KIA Optima Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare, 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.