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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XXGT4L39LG••••••2020 Kia OPTIMA
That is about average for the 2020 Kia OPTIMA — 6 complaints per build across 23 builds.
8on this build
149on the model
23builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Fuel/propulsion System 1Service Brakes 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineOct 2026
My vehicle keeps consuming/burning oil. In between oil changes I still need to add oil
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a full stop, the red oil warning light illuminated; however, after driving off, the warning light disappeared. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an…
Service BrakesJul 2022
The Kia optima 2020 2.4 every 3000 to 4000 miles oil change is metal shavings in the old oil. The clicking noise stared it around the 10000 miles mark and now is getting worse with 60000 miles ,everytime I hit the gas and goes over 30 miles loose a lot of power and a clicking…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2021
Fuel line had a quick detachment have to be replaced
EngineApr 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while the vehicle was parked, there was a loud banging sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The RPM failed to operate as intended…
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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 5XXGT4L39LG424525 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.