2012 Kia Optima Hybrid consumer reviews

Absolutely horrible car engine wise, I have had to pay outrageous prices fixing and maintaining just to keep it going, and now I've got to buy a new engine at 160k miles *also had to replace transmission at 30k miles. I'm also getting a little tired of bringing my car in for the yearly recalls on the peice of xxxx.

Has been an awesome car. Excellent mileage, and super quiet due to being a hybrid. Don't have a negative thing to say about it after putting 120,000 miles on it!

I drove and owned so many different cars but this is the second time i buy kia optima but i prefer optima hybrid, only oil and brake pads changed. make sure to check with recalls if any immediately take to dealership they will fix it for you. it is my first time giving a review on a car but is worth it for sure.

Very reliable and comfortable. Really enjoyed the value of this car as it was fully loaded. Owned the car for eight years and never had any real issues. Local Kia dealership was great at providing service. Panoramic sunroof is a really nice feature and sound system was a plus.

This car, since the moment I drove it off the lot, had electric issues. For a hybrid, it doesn't perform that well in terms of gas mileage, which certainly doesn't make up for the money lost to tows, repairs, and upkeep. I've probably put in the same amount of money into this car in repairs as I have buying it. The nice look is truly the dress on the proverbial manure pile. Stay as far away from this problem-on-four-wheels as if your life depended on it (because it might if you do buy it).

2nd owner. Purchased at 22k miles. It's been a fantastic car for what we paid. Not one major issue or hint of issue really. The only problem we've had has been the wear of the Kia symbol on the trunk and the hood. $30 total to replace so can't complain. Ride isn't the same as on our Audi, but didn't expect it to be. It can be a bit noisy on long road trips, but again, I'm comparing to a 2015 Audi A6 and a 2005 Touareg.

This is the worst car ever!! Parts are expensive the car is made so cheap it’s had problem after problem costing me over 1000 every year I got it Almost new with about 40000 miles!!

In the first month alone, had to replace rear view camera 3 times. I ended up putting in a Walmart backup camera in myself, that still works today. Car advertised 34/39 mpg, actual mpg is around 30, not even close to what it should be.

Car met our needs lots of space roomy and so far it drives great it’s only been a few hours since we purchased this vehicle but we Love It

Worst car ever Engine failed just after warranty Kia absolutely worst company to deal with made one offer for assistance then claimed it was not vaild