Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Kia Optima has 62 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
62
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | ENGINE | The rod barring failed in my engine. I broke down in the middle of the parkway with my daughter. Thi... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a full stop, th... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | ENGINE | My car burns oil. I had to have my spark.plugs and engine coils replaced. I was driving and my check... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was sputtering and vibrating... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of engine power and entered limp mode. The chec... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ENGINE | Took to Kia for engine burning excessive oil. They determined the cylinder wall was scorched due to... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ENGINE | Vechile is burning oil and knock sensor came on which indicated rod bearing. While driving the car ... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | ENGINE | I got the car was running good week or 2 later I see the oil light flash after my oil change I go ba... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ENGINE | Out of the blue I get a code for a misfire on cylinder one. Got in to head to work as normal and it... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | ENGINE | It is an oil burner and engine failed and went into limp mode less than 5 years when drove off deale... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Metal contamination found on VVT solenoid of 2020 kia optima 2.4L GDI engine. Firestone Autocare Con... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | ENGINE | My car has been burning oil rapidly. I’ve contacted kia over this issue and I have had several times... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Without warning my car went into “Limp Mode” while driving on the highway almost causing a collision... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I’ve been told by multiple Kia dealerships that my Kia needs a new engine however I am barely outsid... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Burning oil, not wanting to accelerate properly on the freeway, kia has engine in previous years hav... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | ENGINE | I took my vehicle to the dealership in Chantilly, VA on May 17, 2025. On July 24, 2025, I discovered... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Car consumes a lot of oil. Approximately 5 quarts per week-faulty engine parts allowing oil to seep ... |
| May 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine failure do to excessive oil consumption. I do have records. Not able to file now. Please con... |
| May 20, 2025 | ENGINE | engine's knock sensor |
| May 12, 2025 | ENGINE | UNKNOWN, Engine excessively burns oil and is now seized. Kia used the same engine in this car as the... |