2020 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

0 recalls — 3 complaints — 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN Jun 2, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
On multiple occasions, the HEV system warning light and check engine light activated while I was driving at highway speeds. Immediately after the warning lights appeared, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, putting me and other drivers at risk. This issue has occurred several times and is clearly a se... Read more
ENGINE Jun 2, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
On multiple occasions, the HEV system warning light and check engine light activated while I was driving at highway speeds. Immediately after the warning lights appeared, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, putting me and other drivers at risk. This issue has occurred several times and is clearly a se... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 2, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
On multiple occasions, the HEV system warning light and check engine light activated while I was driving at highway speeds. Immediately after the warning lights appeared, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, putting me and other drivers at risk. This issue has occurred several times and is clearly a se... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2020 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

2020 Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk 9.8%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2020 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 40.0 45.0 42.0 Regular $1,400

CO2 Emissions: 213.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA OPTIMA HYBRID across all model years (2011–2018).

17 Total Recalls
399 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
31 Reported Crashes
21 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2020 (current) 0 3
2018 3 7 View
2017 3 37 View
2016 0 6 View
2015 0 17 View
2014 0 51 View
2013 3 80 View
2012 4 151 View
2011 4 47 View

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