2020 Honda Accord vs 2020 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda Accord | 2020 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 357 | 145 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 255 | 93 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–48 | 24–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,525 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 71 | 98 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 101 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 54 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 35 | 7 |
| Power Train | 16 | 26 |
| Steering | 21 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 29 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 13 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 34 |
2020 Honda Accord
2020 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.