2015 Kia Optima Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,743 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30-45 MPH, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2021 · Engine
“When driving through a neighborhood between 20 - 25mph the hybrid warning light illuminated with overhead voice stating to pull over and not drive the vehicle any further. In the process of pulling ov”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 24, 2019 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 Kia Optima (Optima Hybrid, Optima Hybrid EX). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–37 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–35 / 30–38 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6); Automatic (S6) |
Compare Kia Optima Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Optima Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 3 | 34 |
| 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 3 | 109 |
| 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2 | 55 |
| 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid | 0 | 31 |
| 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2 | 26 |
| 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid
How do I know if my 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
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- Forte2,553 complaints
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- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.