Do 2020 Kia Optima owners report Engine problems?

91 of 136 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Kia Optima (67%) involve Engine.

Do 2020 Kia Optima owners report Power Train problems?

25 of 136 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Kia Optima (18%) involve Power Train.

Do 2020 Kia Optima owners report Electrical System problems?

12 of 136 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Kia Optima (9%) involve Electrical System.

2020 Kia Optima: Common Problems Owners Report

Across 136 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Engine (67% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash. Read the details below.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 67%

91 reports (67%) · 2 fire · 1 crash

Power Train safety 18%

25 reports (18%) · 1 fire

Electrical System safety 9%

12 reports (9%) · 1 fire

Fuel/Propulsion System0 7%

9 reports (7%)

Engine And Engine Cooling0 6%

8 reports (6%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 136 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.