NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid EX; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about electrical system. 3 recalls carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 23V652000 · 25 Sep 2023
Park outside — fire risk
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 21V331000 · 10 May 2021
Park outside — fire risk
Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 20V519000 · 27 Aug 2020
Park outside — fire risk
Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
Fuel system, gasoline — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 18V907000 · 19 Dec 2018
Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
What owners complain about
Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system5 · 42%
Engine5 · 42%
Steering2 · 17%
Structure1 · 8%
Exterior lighting1 · 8%
Power train1 · 8%
Unknown or other1 · 8%
Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 8%
When complaints were filed
20188
20193
20211
From owner complaints
On december 5, 2018 my car suddenly stalled while driving in an intersection. I immediately tried to restart it but was unsuccessful i had battery power, all of the ga restart it but was unsuccessful i had battery power, all of the gauges would a cycle back-and-forth whenever pushing the start button,however it was…
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 kia optima hybrid. The contact stated that ten minutes after parking the vehicle, it burst into flames without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed away by the insurance company. The dealer was not called. The…
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 stated she was able to continue to drive to her residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the…
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 kia optima hybrid. While driving 15 mph, smoke appeared from the engine compartment. The contact coasted the vehicle to a parking lot and parked the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames underneath the hood. The contact stated that the fire department extinguished the…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.