Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2020 Kia Optima recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2020 Kia Optima
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component153
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 103 | 67 |
| Power train | 28 | 18 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 5 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 3 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Optima, Optima Hybrid, Optima Plug-In Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Engine
“My vehicle keeps consuming/burning oil. In between oil changes I still need to add oil”
- Engine
“At around 103K miles, I took to the dealership for a multipoint inspection for knocking when braking and my forward collision/lane assist systems going offline mid drive.”
- Electrical system
“On August 20, 2026, while my minor son and I were inside my 2020 Kia Optima LX, strong burning odors and fumes entered the passenger compartment through the HVAC vents.”
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2020 Kia Optima recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2020 Kia Optima. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Kia Optima?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 103 complaints out of 153 filed with NHTSA (67%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Kia Optima?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
Check a specific Kia by VIN
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