engine KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2020 Warranty and Consumer Information Guide
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The latest engineering techniques have been 
incorporated into the design and production of your Kia 
Vehicle. From the moment you get behind the wheel of 
your new Kia Vehicle, you’ll notice how satisfying it 
feels; a feeling you’ll appreciate for as long as you own 
your Kia Vehicle. You’ll also be pleased by how strongly 
we stand behind every Kia Vehicle. The New vehicle 60 
month/60,000 Miles Limited Warranty described in this 
manual is one of the finest available.
This warranty and consumer manual details the warranties 
provided by Kia. You should consult this manual and your 
Owner’s Manual to ascertain the maintenance intervals 
you need to follow to maintain your warranty coverage.
In addition, your Authorized Kia Dealer will take care of 
your service needs using Kia Genuine Parts and Kia 
Genuine Accessories. These parts are covered by a 
“Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty”. 
Please see the contents of this manual for coverage 
terms.
At Kia, it’s not enough to sell vehicles that look pleasing 
in the showroom. We’re committed to making sure you 
enjoy your Kia for years to come.
Welcome from Kia
Welcome
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whenever this manual refers to a warranty period of 
months/miles, it means whichever comes first. Any 
remaining portion of any warranty, except the 120 
month/100,000 mile Power Train (Original Owner) 
warranty, is fully transferable to subsequent owners. 
2.  Warranty Coverage
•	Basic Warranty Coverage
 Except as limited or excluded below, all components 
of your new Kia Vehicle are covered for 60 
months/60,000 miles from the Date of First Service, 
whichever comes first (Basic Limited Warranty 
Coverage). This Warranty does not cover wear and 
maintenance items, or those items excluded 
elsewhere in the Manual. See “Exceptions” and 
“What is Not Covered.”
•	Power Train Coverage
   For Original Owners (defined below), the Power 
Train Limited Warranty begins upon expiration of 
the 60 month/60,000 mile Basic Limited Warranty 
Coverage, and will continue to cover the following 
components up to 120 months or 100,000 miles  from the Date of First Service, whichever comes 
first. It does not cover normal wear and tear, 
maintenance, or those items excluded elsewhere in 
this manual. See “Exceptions” and “What is Not 
Covered.”
 
  The items covered by the Power Train Limited 
Warranty include:
  -     In  the  Engine: Cylinder block, cylinder head and 
all internal parts, timing gear, seals and gaskets, 
valve cover, flywheel, oil pump, water pump and 
turbo charger.
  -   In  the  Transaxle: Transmission case and all 
internal parts, torque converter, drive shafts, 
universal joints, front hubs, bearings, seals and 
gaskets.
  -   In  the  Axles: Axle shafts and C-V joints 
(couplings), seals, hub and wheel bearings.
  -      In  the  Transmission: Transmission case, transfer 
case, torque converter and all internal parts, seals, 
and gaskets.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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-    In  the  Differentials: Front and rear differential 
assemblies, cases, all internal parts, seals and 
gaskets.
-     In  the  Propeller  Shafts: Drive shafts, universal 
joints.
•	 Original	Owner
  An Original Owner is defined as the first retail 
purchaser or lessee of the Kia Vehicle who takes 
delivery of the Kia Vehicle on its Date of First 
Service. If the Kia Vehicle was first placed in service 
as a lease vehicle, and the lessee purchases the 
vehicle at the end of the lease, the 120 
month/100,000 mile Power Train Limited Warranty 
remains in effect. The Power Train Limited 
Warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners.
•	 Vehicles	Placed	in	Commercial	Service
  The 120 month/100,000 mile Power Train Limited 
Warranty also excludes all coverage for any Kia 
Vehicle that has been placed into any form of 
commercial service, including but not limited to 
taxi, route delivery, livery service, or rental.
•	 Adjustment	Coverage
 
Service Adjustments are covered for the first 12 months/12,000 miles. Service adjustments means 
minor repairs not usually associated with the 
replacement of parts, such as wheel balance and 
alignment, freeplay or tension adjustments of cables, 
belts, levers and pedals, engine adjustments (idle 
speed, etc.), body parts and fittings.
3. Exceptions 
The items specified below are covered for periods  
different from the basic coverage.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Manual. In the event that problems result to your 
vehicle due to service from vendors who use 
reduced quality products, your vehicle warranties 
will not provide coverage.   
•	Damaged brake rotors and drums resulting from 
failing to replace brake pads and/or shoes before 
they have worn sufficiently to damage such rotors 
and drums. It is your obligation to ensure adequate 
inspections to prevent rotor and drum damage due to 
pad/shoe wear.  
Manufacturer Design Choices 
•	The choices made in designing your vehicle, 
including the materials chosen for parts and   
components. 
•	Note: A material is not defective or underperforming 
under your warranty because a better, stronger, more 
durable or more suitable material could have been 
used.
•	Note: All vehicle dimensions and measurements are 
made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer 
and are not warranted to be suitable for you or 
anyone else who uses your vehicle.   
Normal	Deterioration
•	Replacement or repair of parts intended to wear 
including the friction wear parts of the brakes, 
including brake pads and shoes, spark plugs, belts, 
clutch linings, filters, wiper blades, bulbs except HID 
bulbs, fuses, and other wear and consumable items.
•	Surface corrosion on any part other than the body 
sheet metal panels forming the exterior appearance 
of a Kia Vehicle.
Normal	Maintenance
•	Normal maintenance services such as: cleaning and 
polishing, minor adjustments, lubrication, oil/fluid 
changes, filters, anti- freeze coolant replenishment, 
wheel alignment and tire rotation unless such services 
are performed as part of a covered warrantable repair.
•	Normal maintenance items including but not limited 
to spark plugs, engine belts, filters, wiper blades, and 
bulbs except HID bulbs are not warranted. However, 
as a matter of policy, Kia will repair or replace such 
maintenance items of a new vehicle during the 
vehicle’s initial ownership period, but only up to the 
first service interval or 12 months/12,000 miles, 
whichever comes first.
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from such date, whichever occurs first, except that if 
the failure to conform to applicable emission 
standards results from the failure of a part listed on 
the 96 Month/80,000 Mile Emission Warranty Parts 
List at the end of this Federal Emission Control 
Warranty, this warranty shall be effective for a 
period of vehicle operation that does not exceed 96 
months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first. 
3.	 Owner’s	 Warranty	Responsibilities
Each Owner is required to comply with the Written 
Maintenance Instructions and a claim under this 
warranty may be denied on the basis of 
noncompliance by the Owner with such instructions. 
If and when it is considered that the vehicle’s 
nonconformity with the applicable emission 
standards has resulted from the Owner’s 
noncompliance with those Written Maintenance 
Instructions which the manufacturer considers 
necessary for the vehicle to meet the standards, the 
Owner may be required to submit evidence of such 
compliance, and therefore, receipts and other 
documents covering the performance of scheduled 
Maintenance Service and proper use in accordance 
with the Written Maintenance Instructions, 
including but not limited to validated Scheduled  Maintenance Record of this manual, should be 
retained by the Owner and should be transferred to 
each subsequent Owner of the Kia Vehicle. 
4.  Use of Kia Genuine Parts
The Kia Vehicle is designed, built and tested using 
Kia Genuine Parts so that the Kia Vehicle is able to 
perform in conformity with EPA regulations as 
provided by this warranty. Accordingly, it is 
recommended that any replacement parts used for 
maintenance, repair or replacement of the Kia 
Vehicle be Kia Genuine Parts, or parts equivalent to 
those with which the Kia Vehicle or its engine was 
originally equipped. 
5.	 Use	of	Non-Kia	Parts Owner may elect to use Certified Parts other than 
Kia Genuine Parts in the performance of any 
maintenance or repairs and such use in itself will not 
invalidate this warranty. However, use of other than 
Kia Genuine Parts may cause Kia to deny an 
Emission Performance Warranty claim if the 
Certified Part used is either defective in materials or 
workmanship or not equivalent from an emission 
standpoint to Kia Genuine Parts.
Federal 
Emission Control Warranty
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Emission Control Warranty
Federal Emission Control Warranty
Air Induction System
   Air  Cleaner Assembly
  Intake Manifold
Fuel Metering System
  Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  Wheel Speed Sensor
  Fuel Injector
  Fuel Delivery Line
  Throttle Body
  Oxygen Sensor
  Pulsation Damper
  Engine Control Module    
* 8/80Ignition System
  Spark Plugs
  Spark Plugs Cable Set
  Ignition Coil
  Camshaft Position Sensor
  Crankshaft Position Sensor
  Generator
Valve	Timing	System
  CVVT Assy
  Oil Control Valve Assy
  Oil Temperature Sensor Evaporative Control System
  Vapor Storage Canister
  Canister Close Valve
  Purge Control Solenoid Valve
  Fuel Pump
  Fuel Tank
  Fuel Filler Cap
  Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
  ORVR(Vent) Valve
  Rollover(Cut) Valve
Positive	Crankcase	
Ventilation	System
  PCV Valve and Hose
Catalyst and Exhaust System
  Exhaust Manifold
  Exhaust Manifold Catalytic Assembly    * 8/80  Exhaust Pipe
  Catalytic Converter Assembly    * 8/80Hybrid	System
  Hybrid Battery Pack Assy    #10/100  Battery Management System    #10/100  Hybrid Power Control Unit    #10/100  On Board Charger    #10/100Miscellaneous Items Used In Above Systems
  Hose, Clamps,Gasket or Seals
  Wires, Harnesses Connectors
  All Sensor(Switches,Solenoid Valves, Battery) associated with the ECM
Onboard	Emission	Diagnostic	Device	
  Malfunction Indicator Light and Bulb    
* 8/80  Data Link Connector    * 8/80
Spark Plugs shall be warranted for the emissions warranty period, or the first scheduled replacement time or mileage, whichever occurs first.
NOTE 1 :  Specific emission parts covered up to 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, or up to the fist required scheduled maintenance,   
                  whichever occurs first (See Owner's Manual for required scheduled maintenance).
NOTE 2 :  Parts designated by "8/80" are warranted for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
NOTE 3 :  Specific Hybrid System Parts designated by "10/100" are warranted for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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California
Emission Control Warranty
Your	 Warranty	Rights	 And	Obligations
The California Air Resources Board and Kia Motors 
America, Inc., are pleased to explain the emission 
control system warranty on your 2020 Kia vehicle. In 
California, new motor vehicles must be designed, built 
and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog 
standards. Kia must warrant the emission control 
system on your Kia vehicle for the periods of time 
listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect 
or improper maintenance of your Kia vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts such 
as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition 
system, catalytic converter, and engine computer. Also 
included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other 
emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable 
condition exists, Kia will repair your Kia vehicle at no 
cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage
For 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever first occurs:
1.  If your Kia vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all 
necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Kia to 
ensure that your vehicle passes the inspection. This is your 
emission control system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 
2.   If any emission-related part on your Kia vehicle is 
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kia. This 
is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS 
WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles for emission related parts, 
whichever first occurs (8 years or 80,000 miles for Federal 
Emission Control Warranty) :
  If an emission-related part listed in this warranty booklet 
specially noted with coverage for 7 years or 70,000 miles is 
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kia. This 
is your long-term emission control system DEFECTS 
WARRANTY.
For 2020 SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) vehicle 
certified as Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle(PZEV) only, all parts 
covered under the PERFORMANCE WARRANTY and the 
DEFECT WARRANTY, which are listed in this warranty 
booklet on the Emission Warranty Parts List, are warranted for 
15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
California Emission Control Warranty Statement
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California
Emission Control Warranty
Incidental or consequential damages such as loss of use 
of the vehicle, loss of time, inconvenience, expense for 
gasoline, telephone, travel or lodging. 
Any vehicle on which the odometer mileage has been 
altered so that actual vehicle mileage cannot readily be 
determined. (When the Owner replaces the speedometer 
or has it replaced by a repair facility, then the 
“Speedometer Replacement Record” on the inside front 
cover must be filled in by an Authorized Kia Dealer.) 
Loss or damage to personal property, loss of revenue, 
commercial loss or other matter not specifically 
included. 
Damage resulting from the use of a non-Kia part. 
Emergency Service
If emergency Emission Control System Warranty service 
is required and the owner is unable to readily locate an 
authorized Kia dealer or if a warranted part is not 
available within 30 days, then, repairs may be performed 
at any available service establishment, or by the owner, 
using any replacement part. Kia will reimburse the 
owner for the owner’s expenses including diagnostic  charges for such emergency repair or replacement at 
Kia’s suggested retail price for all warranted parts 
replaced and labor charges based on Kia’s recommended 
time allowance for the warranty repair and the 
geographically appropriate hourly labor rate. Replaced 
parts and copies of paid original receipts must be 
available for presentation to Kia as a condition of 
reimbursement for these emergency repairs. In addition, 
the owner must provide Kia a detailed description 
indicating why the situation was considered an 
emergency and why an authorized Kia dealer was not 
available. Additional information may be obtained by 
calling 
1-800-333-4Kia . A repair not being complete 
within 30 days constitutes an emergency. 
ATTACHED IS A LIST OF COMPONENTS 
WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL 
AND WORKMANSHIP FOR 7 YEARS OR 70,000 
MILES ON VEHICLES/ENGINES AS NOTED. 
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Emission Control Warranty
California Emission Control Warranty
Air Induction System
   Air  Cleaner Assembly
  Intake Manifold    (
* 7/70)Fuel Metering System
  Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  Wheel Speed Sensor
  Fuel Injector
  Fuel Delivery Line
  Throttle Body
  Oxygen Sensor
  Pulsation Damper
  Engine Control Module    (
* 8/80)Ignition System
  Spark Plugs
  Spark Plugs Cable Set
  Ignition Coil
  Camshaft Position Sensor
  Crankshaft Position Sensor
  Generator   
Valve	Timing	System
  CVVT Assy
  Oil Control Valve Assy
  Oil Temperature Sensor
Evaporative Control System
  Vapor Storage Canister
  Canister Close Valve   Purge Control Solenoid Valve
  Fuel Pump
  Fuel Tank    (
*7/70)  Fuel Filler Cap
  Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
  ORVR(Vent) Valve
  Rollover(Cut) Valve
Positive	Crankcase	
Ventilation	System
  PCV Valve and Hose
Catalyst and Exhaust System
  Exhaust Manifold
  Exhaust Manifold Catalytic Assembly    (
* 8/80)  Exhaust Pipe
  Catalytic Converter Assembly    (* 8/80)Hybrid	System
  Hybrid Battery Pack Assy     #10/150 (#10/100)   Battery Management System     #10/150 (#10/100)   Hybrid Power Control Unit     #10/150 (#10/100)   On Board Charger     #10/150 (#10/100) Miscellaneous Items Used In Above Systems
  Hose, Clamps,Gasket or Seals
  Wires, Harnesses Connectors
  All Sensor(Switches, Solenoid Valves, Battery) associated with the ECM
Onboard	Emission	Diagnostic	Device
  Malfunction Indicator Light and Bulb    (
* 8/80)  Data Link Connector    (* 8/80)
Spark Plugs shall be warranted for the emissions warranty period, or the first scheduled replacement time or mileage, whichever occurs first.
NOTE 1 :  The above parts for a Optima hybrid, Optima plug-in hybrid, Niro hybrid and Niro plug-in hybrid SULEV vehicle, certified as a Partial Zero-Emission 
Vehicle(PZEV) only, are warranted for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with the exception of Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 2 :    Specific Hybrid System parts designated by "10/150" are warranted for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with the exception 
of Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 3 : Specific emission parts covered up to 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, in Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 4 : Parts designated by "8/80" are warranted for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, in Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 5 : Parts designated by "7/70" are warranted for 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, in Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 6 :   Specific Hybrid System parts designated by "10/100" are warranted for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, in Pennsylvania 
and Washington.
* (Pennsylvania and Washington only)
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