Before buying a used 2020 Kia Optima, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2020 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
148 complaints filed with NHTSA (6 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optima — Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) |
| Optima — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Optima — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| Optima FE — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| Optima Hybrid — Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg) | 5.2 L/100 km (45 mpg) | 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg) |
| Optima Plug-in Hybrid — Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) | 5.3 L/100 km (44 mpg) | 5.7 L/100 km (41 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
No NHTSA recalls are on file for the 2020 Kia Optima.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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