2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, 1% of the 109 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the check engine warning light illuminated with the “Hybrid - No Driving Mode” message displayed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11588569, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 10090123Nov 16, 2012Tsb: hybrid fuel efficiency tips and troubleshooting procedure - the optima hybrid (tf hev) offers customers the potential of excellent fuel economy. However, because some…
Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
72 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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