Is the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid ranks #7 of 9 among Optima Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 25/100). It has 4 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid?

The most reported problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 38,000 miles.

Does the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid?

EPA rates the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid at 36.5 MPG combined (35 city / 38 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,775. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

25/100

#7 most-complained of 9 Optima Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #7 highest of 9 Optima Hybrid model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.

Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
Crashes / fires: 0 / 1
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 36.5; 35 city / 38 hwy

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 35 MPG
Highway: 38 MPG
Combined: 36.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $1,775; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other Optima Hybrid years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2014	Avoid	75	31	0	36.5
2015	Good	38	12	0	36.5
2016	No verdict	25	4	0	36.5
2017	Caution	50	26	2	42
2018	No verdict	13	3	2	42

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid ranks #7 of 9 among Optima Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 25/100). It has 4 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid?: The most reported problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 38,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid?: EPA rates the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid at 36.5 MPG combined (35 city / 38 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,775. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Top 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid problems

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

2016 compared with other Optima Hybrid years

Frequently asked questions