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Kia Optima Hybrid power train problems by year

26 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 5 Optima Hybrid model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 10 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2017 Optima Hybrid28%
2014 Optima Hybrid310%
2013 Optima Hybrid714%
2012 Optima Hybrid109%
2011 Optima Hybrid412%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.