Kia
2015 Optima
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- $10,999
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- $21,840
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | $21,840 | 2 | $8,999 | −$12,841 | KNAGM4A7F |
| EX EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | $24,340 | 1 | $14,995 | −$9,345 | KNAGN4A7F |
| 4dr Sdn Auto LX Kia Optima | $24,795 | — | — | — | — |
| SX SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | $25,790 | — | — | — | — |
| Base 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A) | $25,990 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto LX Winter Edition Kia Optima | $26,195 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto LX w/Sunroof Kia Optima | $26,195 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto EX Kia Optima | $27,495 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto EX w/Sunroof Kia Optima | $28,895 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn LX Kia Optima Hybrid | $30,095 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto EX Luxury Kia Optima | $31,495 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto EX Luxury w/Navi Kia Optima | $33,195 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto SX Kia Optima | $33,195 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn EX Kia Optima Hybrid | $33,695 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto SX Turbo Kia Optima | $34,895 | — | — | — | — |
| SXL Turbo SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | $35,500 | 1 | $11,999 | −$23,501 | KNAGR4A6F |
| 4dr Sdn EX Premium Kia Optima Hybrid | $36,695 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.7 CRDi (141 Hp) 1.7 CRDi (141 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0i 16V Hybrid (177 Hp) Automatic 2.0i 16V Hybrid (177 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 GDI (194 Hp) Automatic 2.4 GDI (194 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 CVVL (163 Hp) Automatic 2.0 CVVL (163 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 CVVT 16V (165 Hp) 2.0 CVVT 16V (165 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.7 CRDi (141 Hp) DCT 1.7 CRDi (141 Hp) DCT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.7 CRDi 16V (136 Hp) 1.7 CRDi 16V (136 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 CVVT 16V (165 Hp) Automatic 2.0 CVVT 16V (165 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 T-GDI (278 Hp) Automatic 2.0 T-GDI (278 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 CVVL (163 Hp) 2.0 CVVL (163 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 CVVT 16V EcoDynamics (165 Hp) 2.0 CVVT 16V EcoDynamics (165 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.7 CRDi 16V (136 Hp) Automatic 1.7 CRDi 16V (136 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 MPI (199 Hp) Hybrid Sportmatic 2.4 MPI (199 Hp) Hybrid Sportmatic | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportCritical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
2023529 · 276,225 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
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 driving.
Potential consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
23V652000 · 1,730,192 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: Kia is conducting a service campaign to inspect and upgrade the safety plug fuse. On certain Optima Hybrid (HEV) models, the safety plug fuse could blow and cause a loss of hybrid system power while driving at low speeds. Additionally, installing an incorrect aftermarket fuse could cause overheating. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Using an incorrect aftermarket fuse could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the vehicle for an aftermarket fuse and replace the 125-A safety plug with one that has a 150-A rating.
2023275 · 2,635 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This campaign only affects Optima Hybrid models equipped with a 2.4 L MPI engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
2021424 · 1,565 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
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.
Potential consequence
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
21V331000 · 440,370 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
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.
Potential 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.
20V519000 · 440,370 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaign SC023 already have this software update.
2019143 · 79,301 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: When the engine was replaced under warranty or under Kia's Product Improvement Campaign SC023, the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair. Safety Risk: Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If fuel leakage is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.
2019098 · 760 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
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.
Potential 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.
18V907000 · 71,653 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer