2020 Kia Optima Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Kia Optima.
Complaints
185
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2020 Kia Optima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#185 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:102,598 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#223 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Fires:1
#313 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:7,500 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Kia Optima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 85 | 1 | 2 | 102,598 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | — | 1 | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 4 | — | 19,665 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 102,210 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 1 | — | 10,098 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 20 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 42,860 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 7,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 129,999 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 6,300 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 58,009 mi |
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