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Common Problems with 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

Retrospectively, the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid had 123 complaints, and 48% of issues had something to do with ENGINE problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid fall into the category of ENGINE. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE 59 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15 POWER TRAIN 10 STEERING 9 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 SERVICE BRAKES 5 AIR BAGS 4 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 WHEELS 2 SUSPENSION 1 SEAT BELTS 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1

Worst 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid November 3, 2013 Victims: 1 Mileage: 25000 miles

On 11/3, my wife was in accident in our optima, wherein she was t-boned. she was driving approximately 30mph, when another driver drove through a stop...

AIR BAGS
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid July 5, 2018 Victims: 1 Mileage: 98000 miles

I was involved in a high speed, rear end collision in which i was traveling at approx 55mph when another large vehicle changed lanes from right to lef...

ENGINE
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid November 4, 2013 Mileage: 14450 miles

This car severely hesitates/stalls after coming to a stop at intersections (red lights, stop signs, yield signs, and etc). car hesitates/stalls for 2...