2016 Kia Optima
2016 Kia Optima in NHTSA data: length 486 cm, curb weight 1,463–1,630 kg and 5 recall campaigns.
2016 Kia Optima at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Kia Optima. Overall length is 486 cm (191.3 in), width 186 cm, height 147 cm and wheelbase 281 cm (110.6 in). Curb weight is 1,463–1,630 kg (3,225–3,594 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 486 cm (2015: 484 cm) and curb weight 1,463–1,630 kg (2015: 1,468–1,586 kg).
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 LX/LX+/EX/LX ECO TURBO 4DR SEDAN | 486 cm191.3 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,463 kg3,225 lb |
| OPTIMA SX/SXL 4DR SEDAN | 486 cm191.3 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,630 kg3,594 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia Optima
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V594000 | 24 August 2023 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety… |
| 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… |
| 17V007000 | 6 January 2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash. |
| 16V705000 | 3 October 2016 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail. |
| 16V231000 | 21 April 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.