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2020 Kia Optima
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2020 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | 292 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | 371 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | 330 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
220 complaints filed by owners for this model year (9 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Kia Optima?
EPA figures for the 2020 Kia Optima reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2020 Kia Optima?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2020 Kia Optima in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2020 Kia Optima?
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Kia Optima, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Kia Optima?
NHTSA gave the 2020 Kia Optima (2020 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.