2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 108 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-02
Also filed under Engine and electrical system
Engine
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.