What is the last year Kia made the Optima?
The rubber finally met the road between 2011-2015, the Optima’s third generation. Owing almost entirely to the redesigned 2011 model, this generation is what keeps the Kia Optima a relevant and consistently well-ranked midsize family sedan, even now, five years later.
Is the 2012 Kia Optima on back order?
Sure enough, Kia approved the recall. Currently, the car is at the dealership and they cannot give me an ETA of when I’ll get my car back. The engines are apparently on back order and it might be a month or so before my new engine arrives. In the meantime, they have set me up in a rental car.
When did the Kia Optima engine shut off?
I was driving my 2012 Kia Optima (with approximately 94,000 miles which I purchased one year ago) when the engine just shut off. I coasted into a nearby parking lot and called a tow truck.
Is it safe to buy a Kia Optima without a test?
If buying from a third-party or non-Kia dealer I would not purchase the car without the test being done as you could be taking on a host of long-term problems.
What kind of fuel economy does a Kia Optima get?
The EPA estimates the Optima Hybrid fuel economy at 34/39/36 mpg. Standard safety features on the 2012 Kia Optima include four-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, side airbags, side curtain airbags and hill start assist. A rearview camera is optional.
Are there any recalls on the 2012 Kia Optima?
Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2012 Kia Optima has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
Is the Kia Optima a good car to buy?
But look past these initial draws and the Optima proves quite ordinary. Neither noise isolation nor ride comfort are stellar. This iteration of the Optima remained a good choice, but was showing its age relative to the newer-designed competition. There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
When was the last time I serviced my Kia Optima?
Last serviced at 136,574 miles in Broken Arrow, OK on 06/10/21 • Vehicle serviced • Pre-delivery inspection completed • Tire condition and pressure checked • Four tires balanced • Four tires mounted • Oil and filter changed • Body electrical system checked • Vehicle washed/detailed. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX.