What is the fuel economy of a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid?

EPA figures for the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid?

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA for the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid?

NHTSA gave the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid (2011 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

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2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2011 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD.

5/5

Overall

5/5

Frontal crash

5/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Regular	34	38	36	247

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 18V363000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Campaign 20V750000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Campaign 23V652000

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 driv

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

47 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 19 Electrical System 6 Power Train 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.