2012 Kia Optima Hybrid engine problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid — 67% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated the engine was previously replaced under an unstated NHTSA recall. The contact stated that five months after the repair, the malfunction indicator warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was…”
filed May 29, 2024
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated and failed to exceed 20 MPH. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had started to overheat. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000…”
filed Jan 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An engine compartment fire can occur while drivingCampaign 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
PI2002YZ_TSB_R3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2024
Engine problems in other Optima Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Optima Hybrid | 15 | 60% |
| 2014 Optima Hybrid | 16 | 52% |
| 2013 Optima Hybrid | 12 | 24% |
| 2011 Optima Hybrid | 19 | 56% |
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.