2012 Kia Optima Review

2012 Kia Optima is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 190.70 in length and 57.30 in height. Made in South Korea, 2012 Kia Optima has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 23,200 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2012 Kia Optima. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 22 of gasoline in the city and 22 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Optima
Trims Available: 5
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $23,200 USD
MPG: 24 City / 35 HWY
Tires: 215/55R17
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Kia Optima 2012 Trims

2012 Kia Optima SX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 34 HWY

2012 Kia Optima LX MT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 35 HWY

2012 Kia Optima LX AT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 35 HWY

2012 Kia Optima EX

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 35 HWY

2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 34 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 17V224000 started on /Date(1490932800000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Consequence: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

Recall 18V363000 started on /Date(1527825600000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Consequence: If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

Recall 18V907000 started on /Date(1545195600000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

FAQ

The 2012 Kia Optima has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

If you consider used 2012 Kia Optima look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2012 Kia Optima’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 22 miles, which is lower then 2011 Kia Optima.

The 2012 Kia Optima is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Kia Optima that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Kia Optima is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Kia Optima has a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO engine and It gets 22/34 mpg city/highway.

Kia All models of 2012

Kia Forte

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Forte 5-Door

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Forte Koup

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Optima

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Optima Hybrid

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Rio

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Rio5

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Rondo

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Sedona

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Sorento

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Soul

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Kia Sportage

$19,500 - $26,500
22 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

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