Optima
Kia Optima: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeKia
ClassMidsize car, Large car
Model years (US)2001–2020
New registrations (EU)2011–2023
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Kia K5 – Fifth generation2019–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | DL3 |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Model years | 2021–present |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia N3 |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi I4 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4 Gasoline hybrid 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 HEV I4 Gasoline/LPG 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 LPi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 7-speed dual-clutch automatic 8-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drivetrain | Parallel hybrid |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm 2,900 mm (China) |
| Length | 4,905 mm 4,980 mm (China) |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,410–1,515 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG) China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Uzbekistan: Jizzakh (ADM-Jizzakh) Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Kia) |
| Designer | Karim Habib |
Kia K5 – Fourth generation2015–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | JF |
| Production | 2015–2020 |
| Model years | 2016–2020 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.6 L Gamma II T-GDi I4 2.0 L Nu MPi I4 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4 2.4 L Theta II GDi I4 Gasoline hybrid 2.0 L Nu GDi HEV I4 Gasoline/LPG 2.0 L Nu LPi I4 Diesel 1.6 L U II CRDi I4 1.7 L U II CRDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm |
| Length | 4,855 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,440–1,565 kg (Gasoline) 1,510–1,535 kg (Diesel) 1,580–1,600 kg (Hybrid) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG) China: Yancheng (DYK) Malaysia: Gurun, Kedah (Naza) Kazakhstan: Oskemen (Azia Avto) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Algeria: Batna (GLOVIZ) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
Kia K5 – Third generation2010–2015
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | TF |
| Production | 2010–2015 |
| Model years | 2011–2015 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L Nu MPI I4 2.0 L Theta II MPI I4 2.0 L Theta II T-GDI I4 2.4 L Theta II MPI I4 2.4 L Theta II GDI I4 Gasoline/LPG 2.0 L Nu LPI I4 2.0 L Theta LPI I4 Diesel 1.7 L U II CRDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,795 mm |
| Length | 4,845 mm |
| Width | 1,835 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,391–1,470 kg (2.0L/2.4L) 1,520–1,535 kg (2.0L Turbo) 1,570–1,583 kg (Hybrid) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant Kazakhstan: Oskemen (Azia Avto) Iraq: Babylon Governorate (Babylon Automobile Plant) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) United States: West Point, GA (KMMG) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer Miklós Kovács Davide Limongelli |
Kia K5 – Kia Optima (second generation)2005–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | MG |
| Production | 2005–2010 |
| Model years | 2006–2010 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.8 L G4KB I4 2.0 L G4KA I4 2.4 L G4KC/G4KE I4 2.7 L G6BA V6 2.7 L G6EA V6 Gasoline/LPG 2.4 L L4KA LPi I4 Diesel 2.0 L Hyundai/VM Motori D4EA CRDi-VGT I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual(2.0 L CRDI) 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Length | 4,755–4,810 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2020 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| 2011–2020 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2016 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2013 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2012 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2010 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +4 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2020 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2011–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 7.1–7.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2017–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 5.6–5.7 L/100 km | 5.9–6.0 L/100 km | 5.1–5.2 L/100 km | – |
| 2017–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 5.7–5.9 L/100 km | 6.0–6.2 L/100 km | 5.3–5.5 L/100 km | 45–47 km |
| 2011–2020 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 6.5–7.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2013–2016 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.4–6.5 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km | 6.2 L/100 km | – |
| 2011–2013 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | – |
| 2011–2012 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.2 L/100 km | – |
| 2006–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.4–7.6 L/100 km | – |
| 2001–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–11.2 L/100 km | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 7.4–9.0 L/100 km | – |
| 2006–2010 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2001–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.8 L/100 km | – |
| +4 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2021 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1999 cm³ | 113 kW (154 PS) | 1815 kg | 34 g/km (WLTP) | 53 km · 149 Wh/km |
| 2018–2020 | Petrol | 1591 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1540–1570 kg | 166–175 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016–2020 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1530–1570 kg | 179–185 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2020 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1590–1635 kg | 136–142 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016–2019 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 180 kW (245 PS) | 1680 kg | 210–214 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1999 cm³ | 115 kW (156 PS) | 1815 kg | 33 g/km (NEDC) | 123 Wh/km |
| 2017–2019 | Diesel | 1685 cm³ | 99 kW (135 PS) | 1620–1703 kg | 113–120 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2015–2019 | Diesel | 1685 cm³ | 104 kW (141 PS) | 1590–1648 kg | 110–120 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2016–2018 | Petrol-electric | 1999 cm³ | 115 kW (156 PS) | 1780–1815 kg | 33–37 g/km (NEDC) | 122–123 Wh/km |
| 2017 | Diesel | 1685 cm³ | 156 kW (212 PS) | 1590–1620 kg | 116–125 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2012–2016 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 121 kW (165 PS) | 1496–1554 kg | 162–177 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2016 | Diesel | 1685 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1559–1659 kg | 128–158 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2012–2015 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1662–1693 kg | 119–125 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2001–2020 |
| Powertrains | Hybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automated manual, Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| Configurations listed | 91 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 50kW IPMSM |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 283–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,832–3,002 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol plug-in hybrid, Petrol-electric, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,591–1,999 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 100–180 kW (136–245 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,530–1,815 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,421–2,805 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2001–2020 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2011–2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 3384 | 2013, 2015, 2016 |
| Electrical system | 937 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Steering | 758 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Airbags | 563 | 2007, 2008, 2013 |
| Body and structure | 559 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Brakes | 535 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 508 | 2012, 2013, 2016 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 495 | 2013, 2015, 2016 |
| Lights | 362 | 2011, 2013, 2016 |
| Speed control and cruise | 275 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2001–2020: 7531 complaints, 314 with a crash and 417 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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