Model year guide

2020 Kia optima hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Kia optima hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2020 Kia optima hybrid at a glance

Owner complaints1
Combined42 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 Kia optima hybrid common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2020 Kia optima hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined42 mpg
City40 mpg
Highway45 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,600
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Kia optima hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$8,000
Fuel only$8,000
Per mile$0.11

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2020 Kia optima hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
HEV EX
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 154 hp

2020 Kia optima hybrid vehicles on record

2020 Kia optima hybrid HEV EXKNAGU4LE2L5039212

Other Kia optima hybrid model years

2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011

2020 Kia optima hybrid — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kia optima hybrid?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, electrical system, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Kia optima hybrid get?

The 2020 Kia optima hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 42 mpg combined (40 city / 45 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.