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Kia Optima by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 6 model years of the Kia Optima (2015–2020). The 2020 model is rated 24–42 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 11 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia Optima years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 6 | 24–42 mpg | 0 | 153 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Optima | 6 | 24–41 mpg | 1 | 213 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Optima | 7 | 25–42 mpg | 3 | 244 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Optima | 6 | 25–42 mpg | 4 | 306 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Optima | 7 | 25–37 mpg | 5 | 764 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Optima | 4 | 24–37 mpg | 4 | 1,020 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia Optima recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Optima year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 23V652000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module, reported Sep 25, 2023; model years 2015
- 23V594000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Trunk lid: Latch, reported Aug 24, 2023; model years 2016, 2017, 2018
- 21V844000 — Engine, reported Oct 29, 2021; model years 2017, 2018
- 21V331000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module, reported May 10, 2021; model years 2015
- 20V519000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module, reported Aug 27, 2020; model years 2015
- 19V539000 — Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking, reported Jul 19, 2019; model years 2019
- 18V907000 — Engine, reported Dec 19, 2018; model years 2015, 2016, 2017
- 18V161000 — Hybrid propulsion system, reported Mar 8, 2018; model years 2017, 2018
- 17V007000 — Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module, reported Jan 6, 2017; model years 2016
- 16V705000 — Power train: Axle assembly: Axle shaft, reported Oct 3, 2016; model years 2016
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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