Kia Optima
Large car · every model year 2016–2020
| Year | Powertrains | Safety | Recalls | Complaints | Crash | Best efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Gas | A | 0 | 146 | ★★★★★ | 42 mpg | |
| 2019 | Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Gas | A | 1 | 207 | ★★★★★ | 41 mpg | |
| 2018 | Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Gas | C | 3 | 242 | ★★★★★ | 42 mpg | |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Gas | F | 4 | 304 | ★★★★★ | 42 mpg | |
| 2016 | Hybrid Gas | F | 5 | 758 | ★★★★★ | 37 mpg |
What changed year to year
- 2020: best combined mpg 41 → 42
- 2019: best combined mpg 42 → 41; 7 → 6 EPA configurations
- 2018: 6 → 7 EPA configurations
- 2017: added plug-in hybrid; best combined mpg 37 → 42; 7 → 6 EPA configurations
Best Optima years to buy used
- 2020 — Safety A, 0 recalls, 146 complaints
- 2019 — Safety A, 1 recalls, 207 complaints
- 2018 — Safety C, 3 recalls, 242 complaints
- 2017 — Safety F, 4 recalls, 304 complaints
- 2016 — Safety F, 5 recalls, 758 complaints
Ranked by Safety Signal, then fewest complaints. Older years have had more time to accumulate both.