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2014–2019 Kia Optima Hybrid FAQ
How often should I rotate the tires?
2019
Under the Normal Maintenance Schedule for the Non Turbo Model, rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Page 436 in the 2019 manual →How do I charge immediately when scheduled charging is set?
2019
Scheduled charging will not start immediately after connecting a normal charger or portable ICCB; use the AVN to deactivate it.
Page 11 in the 2019 manual →What should I do if charging produces a smell or smoke?
2019
Immediately stop charging if you notice abnormal symptoms such as a smell or smoke.
Page 14 in the 2019 manual →What does the ESC OFF indicator light mean, and how do I turn ESC back on?
2014–2016
The ESC OFF indicator means ESC was turned off with the button.
Press the ESC OFF button again to turn ESC on, but never press it while ESC is operating because the vehicle may go out of control.
Page 280 in the 2016 manual →Does darker automatic transaxle fluid mean it needs replacement?
2014–2016
No; the fluid starts red and normally becomes darker with driving, so color alone should not determine replacement.
Page 363 in the 2016 manual →Kia Optima Hybrid complaints to NHTSA
Complaints that owners filed with NHTSA for each model year. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes / fires / injuries | Most reported areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 208 | 20 / 6 / 16 | Engine (89), Unknown or other (42), Forward collision avoidance (36) |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 / 1 / 0 | Power train (2), Engine (2), Electrical system (1) |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 / 2 / 0 | Engine (5), Electrical system (5), Steering (2) |
| 2014 | 31 | 5 / 1 / 2 | Engine (16), Electrical system (11), Unknown or other (4) |
| 2012 | 109 | 5 / 5 / 2 | Engine (72), Electrical system (20), Service brakes (12) |
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All Kia Optima Hybrid manuals
| Year | Generation | Pages | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 | 553 pages | 12.5 MB |
| 2016 | 2014–2016 | 466 pages | 7.9 MB |
| 2015 | 2014–2016 | 487 pages | 9.4 MB |
| 2014 | 2014–2016 | 474 pages | 8.6 MB |
| 2012 | 2012 | 394 pages | 8.0 MB |
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