2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV
The 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 vehicle to be re-sold! I turned the vehicle into the service department. Do NOT want this vehicle back! Lemons should not be on the road!!!
Safety Rating for the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV
Kia America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PI2108_OWNR_401 — ENGINE
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2108) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2019-2020 MY Kia Optima HEV & PHEV vehicles to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be...
PI2108_TSB — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN NU 2.0L GDI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2108) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS), in order to protect the Hybrid engine from excessive connecting...
PI2108_DP — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage on 2019-2020 MY Kia Optima...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA OPTIMA PHEV
- 2016 KIA OPTIMA PHEV — 0 complaints
- 2017 KIA OPTIMA PHEV — 37 complaints
- 2018 KIA OPTIMA PHEV — 12 complaints
- 2019 KIA OPTIMA PHEV — 3 complaints
- 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV (current)
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