Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Kia Optima has 0 recalls, 151 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
151
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 22, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle keeps consuming/burning oil. In between oil changes I still need to add oil |
| Oct 8, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | At around 103K miles, I took to the dealership for a multipoint inspection for knocking when braking... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | FIRERELATED | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 32 MPH, there was smoke co... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving to work, my 2020 Kia Optima suddenly lost engine power and went into limp mode in the ... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | ENGINE | The oil consumption in my 2020 Kia optima is low so fast and needs to be replaced frequently. The en... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving, my 2020 Kia Optima suddenly lost engine power and went into limp mode on the road, le... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | ENGINE | Today as I was driving to work my car suddenly stopped while being idle at the stop light. It turned... |
| Aug 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On August 20, 2026, while my minor son and I were inside my 2020 Kia Optima LX, strong burning odors... |
| Aug 19, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the ... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel Leak: I can smell heavy gas fumes inside the vehicle cabin. Fire Hazard: The vehicle is unsafe... |
| Jul 12, 2026 | ENGINE | My engine failed while driving which put me and others at risk. It was confirmed by the Kia dealersh... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | ENGINE | I have a 2020 Optima, apparently there is a recall for the older models, yet mine is experiencing th... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | ENGINE | purchased this vehicle on June 18, 2024, as a second owner with 125,019 miles on the odometer. Withi... |
| Jun 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Engine replacement needed at 99,782 miles. P1326 code continuously popping up. Also has excessive oi... |
| May 15, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving on the freeway and my check engine light started to flicker and I felt my car shake an... |
| May 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car is consuming oil every three weeks. Engine is going to burn if it does not stop. It’s not in a c... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle burns oil too quickly. I schedule my regular oil change based on the feedback from the au... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | ENGINE | The rod barring failed in my engine. I broke down in the middle of the parkway with my daughter. Thi... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My engine has failed. This is the second car I’ve had from Kia that the rod barring has failed. |