2018 Kia Optima Review

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Value Range $22,500 - $30,500
Seats 5
Crash Testing 1
# Trims 4 Trims

2018 Kia Optima is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 191.10 in length and 57.70 in height. Made in United States, 2018 Kia Optima has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 27,275 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2018 Kia Optima. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V .

Kia Optima 2018 Trims

2018 Kia Optima LX

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2018 Kia Optima EX

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

2018 Kia Optima SX Turbo

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 18V161000 started on /Date(1520485200000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

Consequence: If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2018 Kia Optima is related to the latest recall where "if the vpd activates while the vehicle is being operated in electric vehicle (ev) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash". 2018 Kia Optima is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2017 Kia Optima.

The 2018 Kia Optima has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

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2018 Kia Optima is made in United States between 2001 to 2020.

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