This page lists 55 steering parts for the 2020 Kia Optima, across 4 part types, covering all 4 engine options (1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.4L L4). Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 2020 Kia Optima, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. 54 parts of the 55 listed are Tie Rod End (46 parts), Knuckle (5 parts) and Rack and Pinion (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 2020 Kia Optima was sold with 4 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
12 brands supply steering parts for the 2020 Kia Optima, led by MEVOTECH (14 parts), DORMAN (7 parts) and BECK/ARNLEY (6 parts), plus 9 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver, Economy and Premium.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2020 Kia Optima. 11 parts have it, including DORMAN 686452 (Knuckle) and DELPHI TA3361 (Tie Rod End). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKOJA Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | A520572 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear LeftLocation: Rear Axle Left | View on Amazon |
| ACKOJA Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | A520573 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Rightwith OE No. 52720C2100 | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 686452 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | OE FIX | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 686453 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | OE FIX | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 51711F6000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
5 Knuckle parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Optima, from ACKOJA, DORMAN and HYUNDAI. DORMAN 686452 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section lists 2 options from ACKOJA — grouped for everyday commuting duty. ACKOJA A520572 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, DORMAN supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is DORMAN 686452.
1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
This group includes DORMAN 686452, ACKOJA A520572 and ACKOJA A520573 and the remaining parts above.
Rack and Pinion
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HL MANDO Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 14A2042 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERREPOWER Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 2130150 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERREPOWER Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 2130150 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
3 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Optima, from TERREPOWER and HL MANDO.
In the New grade, HL MANDO supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is HL MANDO 14A2042.
In the Remanufactured grade, TERREPOWER supplies 1 part: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is TERREPOWER 2130150.
1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Listed part numbers: HL MANDO 14A2042 and TERREPOWER 2130150, plus the other parts above.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 1033149 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
This group shows a single part: BECK/ARNLEY 1033149.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TA3361 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TA3362 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TA3379 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MS90660 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | MS90672 | 🇺🇸 US | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | MS90673 | 🇺🇸 US | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MS80738 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeIncludes Jam Nut | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | X23TE1980 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | X23TE1981 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| HL MANDO Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 15N0090 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
| HL MANDO Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 15N1049 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | New | View on Amazon |
| HL MANDO Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 15N1050 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | New | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MS90661 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | MS90663 | 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | MS90664 | 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | EV801711 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | ES801648 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | ES801647 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | ES801688 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | ES801689 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | X18TE0826 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | X18TE0825 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | X23TR0489 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front InnerHybrid EX or Hybrid LX | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | GS90661 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 1018508 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 1017842 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 1017843 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 1018112 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left OuterHybrid EX or Plug-In Hybrid EX | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 1018113 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right OuterHybrid EX or Plug-In Hybrid EX | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 543540 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 544233 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 544234 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 544245 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 544246 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 300548963 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerFront | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TI63180 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TO60231 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TO60232 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO60311 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO60312 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | GS80738 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | GS90660 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | GS90663 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | GS90664 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TXMS90660 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TXMS90661 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
46 Tie Rod End parts for the 2020 Kia Optima come from 9 brands — MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA, MOOG and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TA3361. Daily Driver, Economy and Premium are all represented, and Daily Driver alone accounts for 23 parts.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2020 Kia Optima
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Every steering part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Knuckle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2020 Kia Optima?
Our catalog currently lists 55 steering parts for the 2020 Kia Optima across 4 subcategories and 12 brands, covering all 4 engine options (1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.4L L4). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2020 Kia Optima engines?
Yes. Every steering part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2020 Kia Optima?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2020 Kia Optima was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2020 Kia Optima?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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