2020 Kia optima plug-in hybrid
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Kia optima plug-in hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2020 Kia optima plug-in hybrid at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2020 Kia optima plug-in hybrid recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2020 Kia optima plug-in hybrid.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2020 Kia optima plug-in hybrid MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 Kia optima plug-in hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…
NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023Loss of Motive Power Closed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the s…
NHTSA #DP22003 · Engine · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 43
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 43.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information…
Bulletin TSB_CLI049_R2 · Electrical System, Visibility/wiper · Aug 2026PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2108 Flight 501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2019-2020MY Kia Optima HEV & PHEV vehic…
Bulletin PI2108_OWNR_501 · Electrical System, Engine · Apr 2026PRODUCT 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 en…
Bulletin PI2108_OWNR_401 · Electrical System, Engine · Aug 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET (SA611) - This bulletin outlines the procedure for resetting the modem in certain 2016-2025MY Kia vehicles listed on page 3 that are equipped with Kia Connect Services. The affected vehicles m…
Bulletin TSB_ELE378 · Electrical System · Mar 2025PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2108) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on n 2019-2020 MY Kia Optima HEV & PHEV vehicles to prot…
Bulletin PI2108_OWNR_301 · Engine · Dec 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2108Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicate…
Bulletin PI2108YZ_TSB_R1 · Engine · Nov 2024This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced.
Bulletin TSB_TRA046_R4 · Power Train · May 2024PRODUCT 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 Hybrid (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV…
Bulletin PI2108_OWNR_201 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides i…
Bulletin TSB_ELE303_R2 · Electrical System · Feb 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information…
Bulletin TSB_CLI049_R1 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jun 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.