Midsize sedans · TF generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 0 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $18,570 to own, including $8,751 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Kia Optima.
Reliability
0/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$8,751
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
26 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$7,611
$6,697 – $8,524, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
1,010
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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 electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driv
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.
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.
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 dur
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Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (24/100) and the 2015 worst (0/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16/100 |
| 2019 | 24/100 |
| 2018 | 20/100 |
| 2017 | 22/100 |
| 2016 | 4/100 |
| 2015 | 0/100 |
Yes. It scores 0 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.
It scores 0 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 1,010 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $8,751 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $18,570 over 5 years: $1,973 in lost value, $8,751 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $7,611 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (24/100) and the 2015 worst (0/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.