Federal crash test ratings for the 2020 Kia Optima.
The 2011 to 2020 Kia Optima received five-star ratings across all NHTSA crash-test categories. The overall rating is five stars, with five-star ratings in frontal crash, side crash, rollover, and side pole tests. These ratings apply to US-market vehicles and remain consistent across the model years shown until the next redesign. NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program evaluates crashworthiness through these standardized tests to measure how well vehicles protect occupants in various collision scenarios.
5/5 Overall
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).