The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Optima · 2020
2020 Kia Optima. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM7) | FWD | 27 / 37 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (AM6) | FWD | 40 / 45 / 42 | Regular | $1,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (AM6) | FWD | 39 / 44 / 41 | Regular | $1,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | FWD | 21 / 30 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 24 / 32 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,900 and 117,800 miles. Median 60,000, from 28 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 103,600 | 72,300–121,800 | 8 |
| Engine | 116,000 | 60,000–127,000 | 7 |
| Brakes | 2,900 | 1,000–22,800 | 5 |
| Airbags | 21,100 | 2,200–36,400 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 43% |
| Brakes | 17% |
| Electrical | 12% |
| Airbags | 10% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Loss of motive power | 2022 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 100
Kia filed 100 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- LOWER ENGINE SERVICE COVER BOLT LOCATIONS - This Pitstop provides information on the correct bolt
- PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake…
- Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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