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2020 Kia Optima: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2020 Kia Optima as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
0Safety recalls
151Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2020 Kia Optima owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
Theft risk
The Optima is number 6 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.