2015 Kia Optima
2015 Kia Optima in NHTSA data: length 484 cm, curb weight 1,468–1,586 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2015 Kia Optima at a glance
NHTSA lists 3 specification rows for the 2015 Kia Optima. Overall length is 484 cm (190.6 in), width 183 cm, height 145 cm and wheelbase 280 cm (110.2 in). Curb weight is 1,468–1,586 kg (3,236–3,497 lb).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIMA HYBRID LX/EX/EX PREMIUM 4DR SEDAN | 484 cm190.6 in | 183 cm72 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 280 cm110.2 in | 1,586 kg3,497 lb |
| OPTIMA LX/EX/SX 4DR SEDAN | 484 cm190.6 in | 183 cm72 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 280 cm110.2 in | 1,468 kg3,236 lb |
| OPTIMA SX TURBO 4DR SEDAN | 484 cm190.6 in | 183 cm72 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 280 cm110.2 in | 1,573 kg3,468 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Optima
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 3 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 25 September 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an… NHTSA: park outside |
| 21V331000 | 10 May 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. NHTSA: park outside |
| 20V519000 | 27 August 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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. NHTSA: park outside |
| 18V907000 | 19 December 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 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… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.