2020 KIA Optima Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Optima Phev years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 KIA Optima Phev. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Optima Phev model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 KIA Optima Phev problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 KIA Optima Phev recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 KIA Optima Phev.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle dash warning light started flashing and told me to turn off vehicle. There were no shoulders on the road where I was. I smelled a burning smell (like a belt -not brakes). I stopped and turned the car off. Very dangerous!!! Not impressed that the dealership or manufacturer allowed this…
Other KIA Optima Phev years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Optima Phev | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Optima Phev | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 Optima Phev | 23 | 2 |
| 2016 Optima Phev | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 KIA Optima Phev?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 KIA Optima Phev?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 KIA Optima Phev a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Optima Phev model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.