2012 Kia Optima Hybrid electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to drive uphill and on gravel with the Electric Drive Mode activated, the vehicle failed to move forward. The contact pressed the button to deactivate the Electric Drive Mode, but the vehicle failed to respond. The…”
filed Dec 10, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima hybrid. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle shut-off with the hybrid system warning message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to rick case kia located at 3190 satellite blvd nw, duluth, ga 30096, to be…”
filed Dec 3, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in…
TSB_ELE044_R3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2022
Electrical System problems in other Optima Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Optima Hybrid | 5 | 20% |
| 2014 Optima Hybrid | 11 | 35% |
| 2013 Optima Hybrid | 18 | 35% |
| 2011 Optima Hybrid | 6 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.