2020 Kia Optima transmission problems
The 2020 Kia Optima has 25 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
25
Transmission complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
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Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2020 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2020 Kia Optima transmission — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.