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recalls
The Kia Optima Phev has 2 recalls covering 330,167 vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (2). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2018: 2
Units affected
330K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
-83.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Optima Phev, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine15
- Electrical system11
- Unknown or other7
- Power train3
- Air bags2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Hybrid propulsion system2
- Complaints
- 33
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Optima Phev by component
- Engine1 · 11K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 319K units
Kia Optima Phev recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | KIA Optima, Optima Hybrid, Optima Phev, RIO (2016-2018): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 23V594000 | Injury | 319,436 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | KIA Optima Hybrid, Optima Phev (2017-2018): EngineNo. 21V844000 | Fire | 10,731 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2018 Kia Optima Phev recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2018 Kia Optima Phev. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Optima Phev have?
2 recalls cover the Kia Optima Phev, for 330,167 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Optima Phev?
Engine: named in 15 of the 33 safety complaints about the Kia Optima Phev, then electrical system (11). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.