2014 Kia Optima Hybrid Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While trying to park the car in the parking lot structure, the car accelerated beyond control on it's own and hit the wall head on. I was already in my parking spot and only few feet away when the car accelerated. The passenger air bag was deployed and body damage occurred. Everything happened so suddenly, I am not sure about the speed at the time of impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10620789, filed 2014-08, 765 miles“While driving during colder weather the car will show HEV (hybrid system) warning and tell you to shut it off. I was in a construction zone with no where to pull over when the car died and lost all propulsion and brakes. This seems to be a common problem on KIA Optima hybrids from 2012-2015.”
NHTSA complaint #11710148, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
- 11035124Jul 15, 2026VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC269 FLIGHT #401) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to…
- 11015971Mar 25, 2025VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC269) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if…
- 10230486Jan 13, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SAFETY PLUG FUSE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information associated with the "Hybrid System Warranty…
- 10222379Sep 30, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the Hybrid System Warranty coverage for the high-voltage battery…
- 10222377Sep 28, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid…
- 10222376Sep 28, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY029).
- 10222374Sep 28, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc., is extending the…
- 10222373Sep 28, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc., is extending the Hybrid System Warranty coverage…
- 10210264Apr 7, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10200431Aug 18, 2021SC208_OWNR: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an auxiliary…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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