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Kia Optima Plug-in: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 4 model years of the Kia Optima Plug-in on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine). 2017 has the most recall campaigns (3). 2019 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (5).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 40 | 3 | ENGINE | 41 MPG |
| 2019 | 1 | 40 | 5 | ENGINE | 40 MPG |
| 2018 | 2 | 40 | 3 | ENGINE | 40 MPG |
| 2017 | 3 | 40 | 0 | ENGINE | 40 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Kia Optima Plug-inQuestions
- Which Kia Optima Plug-in year has the most complaints?
- Of 4 model years of the Kia Optima Plug-in on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine).
- Which Kia Optima Plug-in year has the most recalls?
- 2017 has the most recall campaigns (3).
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.