2015 Kia Optima Review

2015 Kia Optima is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 190.70 in length and 57.10 in height. Made in South Korea, 2015 Kia Optima has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 27,700 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2015 Kia Optima. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO .

Make: Kia
Model: Optima
Trims Available: 5
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $27,700 USD
Tires: 225/45R18
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Kia Optima 2015 Trims

2015 Kia Optima SX Turbo

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

2015 Kia Optima EX

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

2015 Kia Optima LX

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

2015 Kia Optima SX

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V519000 started on /Date(1598500800000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence: If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.

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

2015 Kia Optima is made in South Korea between 2001 to 2020.

The 2015 Kia Optima is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

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Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2015 Kia Optima so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2015 Kia Optima is lower than $13,850.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2015 Kia Optima that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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