KIA Optima Phev vs Subaru BRZ
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | KIA Optima Phev | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 53 | 130 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2020 | 2013–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2013 |
| Best model year | — | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.7% | 6.2% |
KIA Optima Phev by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
16
30.2%
Electrical System
11
20.8%
Other & Unspecified
7
13.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
5.7%
Brakes
3
5.7%
Airbags
2
3.8%
Steering
2
3.8%
Subaru BRZ by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
68
52.3%
Other & Unspecified
12
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
3.8%
Electrical System
5
3.8%
Lights
5
3.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
3.8%
Brakes
4
3.1%