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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XXGT4L33LG••••••2020 Kia OPTIMA
That is about average for the 2020 Kia OPTIMA — 6 complaints per build across 21 builds.
9on this build
135on the model
21builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 8Power Train 2Electrical System 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireSep 2023
I was told by me dealership recently that the Kia Optima is not designed for high mileage. It’s been consuming oil and my dealership was aware of the issue. Yesterday smoke came out from under the hood and the engine and front half of the car was engulfed in flames
Power TrainMay 2026
Car is consuming oil every three weeks. Engine is going to burn if it does not stop. It’s not in a class action but probably should be. It’s been 4 months and over 1,000 spent
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was sputtering and vibrating abnormally while starting. There were no warning lights illuminated. The failure was intermittent but became a recurring failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic…
EngineJan 2026
While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of engine power and entered limp mode. The check engine light began flashing and the vehicle had very limited acceleration, creating a safety concern when driving in traffic. The vehicle was towed to a Kia dealership for…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025
By the time i’m due for an oil change the car has no oil. There is no leak and no smoke to show car is burning oil
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XXGT4L33LG422740 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.