Class Action Says Multiple Hybrids Have Defective ZF TRW Airbag Control Units
carcomplaints.comA ZF TRW airbag lawsuit alleges the airbag control units may fail in 12.3 million vehicles, including multiple hybrid models.
Kia Optima Hybrid Problems
Owners have made the most complaints about Engine problems, followed by issues with the Electrical, and Interior.
Most Common Optima Hybrid Complaints
- engine died
- This Engine problem has been made 5 times by 2012 model year owners.
- engine failure
- This Engine problem has been made 3 times by 2011 model year owners.
- batteries discharging
- This Electrical problem has been made 3 times by 2013 model year owners.
- poor mpg
- This Fuel System problem has been made 2 times by 2015 model year owners.
- "check hybrid engine" message
- This Engine problem has been made 2 times by 2015 model year owners.
- hybrid system warning light on
- This Electrical problem has been made 2 times by 2013 model year owners.
Optima Hybrid Generations
The Optima Hybrid has 2 generations. Generations are groups of model years where the vehicles are continuously produced, using similar engineering and shared features. Generation data isn't always cut-and-dry and is often different for different countries. When in doubt, we use North American generation data.
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4th Generation Optima Hybrid (2016—2019)
This generation ranks 35th in reliability out of 102 generations.
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3rd Generation Optima Hybrid (2011—2015)
This generation ranks 81st in reliability out of 102 generations.
News About the Optima Hybrid
Lawsuit Alleges Hyundai and Kia Hybrids Have Unreliable Airbag Control Units
carcomplaints.comThe 2012-2016 Optima Hybrid and 2013-2019 Sonata Hybrid have been mentioned in a lawsuit that says the vehicles contain defective ZF TRW airbag control units.
