Kia OPTIMA PHEV electrical problems
10 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
35,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 to 2020 model years. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
10 of 33 complaints match this topic (30.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11192587 · 2019-03-30 (March 30, 2019)
KIA WON'T SERVICE THE ELECTRICAL LOSS RECALL
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11192587 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11193782 · 2019-04-04 (April 4, 2019)
I HAVE 2017 KIA PLUG IN I HAD TO REPLACE BATTERIES SYSTEM TWICE WITHIN A YEAR. I ALSO HAVE A ENGINE KNOCKING AT 26000 MILES THAT THE DEALER CLAIMS IS A THAT WAS CAUSE BY SERVICE DONE TO OIL FILTER THAT DON'T MAKE NO SENSE. NO OIL LIGHT OR ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. FURTHER MORE AFTER THAT HAPPENED THE ELECTRICAL WENT OUT. THE KIA COMPANY'S REFUSE TO FIX IT. THE VEHICLE HAS 5 YEAR WARRANTY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11193782 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11386121 · 2021-01-02 (January 2, 2021)
GETTING ONTO THE FREEWAY ACCELERATING, WHEN HEARD RATTLING AND SAW SMOKE, EXITED THE FREEWAY AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR LIGHTS THAT CAME ON PRIOR OR DURING THIS TIME. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST KIA DEALERSHIP IN CITY OF CARSON. I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL ON SATURDAY 1/2/2021 FROM TONY AT THE DEALERSHIP ASKING FOR PERMISSION TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. I AGREED TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. RECEIVED A CALL BACK WITHIN AN HOUR TO NOTIFY ME THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE ENGINE, NO REPAIRS COULD BE DONE AND I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. I…
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11386121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11554624 · 2023-11-11 (November 11, 2023)
This pre-owned vehicle lost power at an intersection with my wife and child in the vehicle. Both of them were fearful and in tears. Several indicator lights suggested problems with the engine, HEV system , and battery. Upon returning home, I notified Carmax and scheduled the vehicle for service at a local Kia dealership. Although the mechanic told me that he knew there is a problem with the vehicle, Kia failed to diagnose or fix the problem(s), and could not assure me that the vehicle was safe to drive. Maxcare would not cover a rental car bec…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11554624 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11570391 · 2024-02-06 (February 6, 2024)
I was getting on the freeway and my car suddenly just stopped accelerating. I even tried pushing the pedal to the floor and all power was gone. I was almost ran down by a 18 wheeler who must not have noticed my hazards had been switched on. A warning came on “check hybrid system. Turn off engine” When the car lost its momentum as I was pulling over and eventually came to a stop I followed the warnings directions and shut the car off since I couldn’t get any further anyways. I tried turning the car back on and then all lights and power instantly…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11570391 at NHTSA ↗