Model year guide

2015 Kia optima hybrid ex

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Kia optima hybrid ex is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2015 Kia optima hybrid ex at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined36 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Kia optima hybrid ex recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2015 Kia optima hybrid ex.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Kia optima hybrid ex MPG & running costs

Combined36 mpg
City35 mpg
Highway38 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,850
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Kia optima hybrid ex costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$9,250
Fuel only$9,250
Per mile$0.12

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Kia optima hybrid ex trims & engines on record

Trims
GLS / JSL / TAX (Middle Grade)
Engines
2.4L

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2015 Kia optima hybrid ex — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Kia optima hybrid ex have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia optima hybrid ex. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Kia optima hybrid ex get?

The 2015 Kia optima hybrid ex has a U.S. EPA estimate of 36 mpg combined (35 city / 38 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.