2020 Kia Optima HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2020 vs. every other Optima Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Optima Hybrid median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid safety ratings
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Optima Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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