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2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A74F5558139 · 67827806

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 117,479 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Baltimore, MD
Title status: Salvage

Current bid US$125Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,898

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A77F5571595 · 70880526

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 83,148 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Baltimore, MD
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$100Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,132

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A73FG423040 · 72574226

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 157,030 mi
Primary damage: Top/Roof
Storage location: New Britain, CT
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$450Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,864Repair 223% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A73FG515133 · 68425596

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 130,286 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Seaford, DE
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$225Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,991

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A64FG458162 · 67108076

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 103,182 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Baltimore, MD
Title status: Salvage

Current bid US$800Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,046Repair 137% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A63FG506654 · 67640416

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 184,388 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Dunn, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$275Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,045

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A72FG400493 · 55962446

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 167,549 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Hampton, VA

Buy now US$725Oct 20, 2026

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD3F5079409 · 70851226

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 117,584 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Seaford, DE
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$3,300Oct 20, 2026

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A71F5616126 · 67816366

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Indianapolis, IN
Title status: Salvage

Current bid US$125Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,702

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A77FG468286 · 79109915

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 181,694 mi
Seller: INNOVATE LOAN SERVICING CORP
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Louisville, KY

Current bid US$125Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,600Repair 27% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A74FG455945 · 72308646

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 112,089 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Blaine, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$625Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,973Repair 46% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A7XFG391249 · 71261286

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 172,246 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Houston, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$575Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,036

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A79FG416378 · 70002076

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 154,941 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Greenwood, NE
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,015Repair 121% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A76FG504601 · 68955166

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 133,173 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Kansas City, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$375Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,095Repair 104% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A64FG423704 · 68196906

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 206,684 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Hueytown, AL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$250Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,193Repair 120% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A74FG438840 · 58943996

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 111,333 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Oklahoma City, OK
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$4,000Oct 20, 2026

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A79FG413175 · 70047166

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 101,017 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Denver, CO
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$400Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,477

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Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A7XFG399932 · 63694186

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 146,566 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Magna, UT
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

EndedOct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,227

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, SXL

5XXGR4A61FG423322 · 72896616

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 123,690 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: San Diego, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Current bid US$300Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,045

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A77FG368704 · 61387796

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Spanaway, WA
Title status: Rebuilt

Oct 20, 2026

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A7XFG353813 · 69389146

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 102,317 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Phoenix, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$2,700Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,572Repair 109% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A76F5661370 · 56586976

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 145,512 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Antelope, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,673Repair 188% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A75FG395593 · 69896516

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 134,598 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Van Nuys, CA
Title status: Salvage

Buy now US$1,450Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,978

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A70FG472289 · 73026346

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 91,935 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: North Billerica, MA

Buy now US$1,450Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,900

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A74F5665076 · 72535046

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 139,514 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: West Mifflin, PA
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,200Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$700

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A70FG463525 · 72685395

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · Front-wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 123,721 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Windsor, NJ

Buy now US$1,650Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,458

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A71FG449992 · 68377046

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 195,082 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Fredericksburg, VA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,170

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD9F5082010 · 71426046

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 106,081 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: West Mifflin, PA
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$2,000Oct 21, 2026

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD5F5077239 · 62953796

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Undercarriage
Storage location: West Mifflin, PA
Title status: Salvage

Buy now US$575Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,400Repair 261% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A78FG444303 · 48632686

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Burn
Storage location: Homestead, FL
Title status: Rebuilt

Buy now US$1,350Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,635

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A75F5546307 · 72179946

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 147333 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Lebanon, TN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,815

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A77F5532490 · 70792826

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 172,707 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Mercedes, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,049

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A76FG517748 · 68603276

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 223,999 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,615

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A78FG371730 · 72710996

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 189,895 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Mentone, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,443Repair 139% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A74F5649458 · 72778486

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 117,889 mi
Seller: Bristol West Insurance
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Phoenix, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,691

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A78FG414105 · 73177136

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 150,296 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Wilmington, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,413

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A75F5612869 · 64231846

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 141,632 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Wilmington, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,734

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A78FG486406 · 67692386

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 188,010 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Portland, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$875Oct 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,600

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A71F5553836 · 72438516

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 140,337 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Savannah, GA

Oct 22, 2026

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A76FG473155 · 66441676

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 106,636 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Louisville, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,898

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A7XFG437157 · 66767366

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 133,556 mi
Seller: Bristol West Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Madisonville, TN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,500Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,514Repair 40% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A71FG463374 · 68836886

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 139,818 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Hurricane, WV
Title status: Salvage

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,128

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A78F5579950 · 99637985

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · Front-wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 110,379 mi
Primary damage: Rollover
Storage location: Cartersville, GA
Title status: Salvage

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,652Repair 231% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A71FG444601 · 70781476

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 141,902 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: East Granby, CT
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,900Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,542

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, HYBRID

KNAGM4AD4F5081511 · 76251765

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · Front-wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Seller: Progressive
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Exeter, RI
Title status: Salvage

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,835Repair 125% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, SX

5XXGR4A68FG411765 · 60787396

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 246,483 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Columbia Station, OH

Buy now US$800Oct 22, 2026

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A76FG364241 · 68014516

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 131,577 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: San Antonio, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,503

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A79FG372983 · 73285886

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 106,079 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: Grand Prairie, TX
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$2,715Oct 22, 2026

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A75FG441099 · 65093086

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 204,314 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Newton, AL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,218Repair 131% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A78FG516958 · 71917436

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 182,309 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Oklahoma City, OK
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,608

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A79FG440912 · 77296655

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · Front-wheel Drive · GAS

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Montgomery, AL
Title status: Salvage

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,748Repair 144% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A74FG477902 · 67825216

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 126,782 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Vandalism
Storage location: Brighton, CO
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,383Repair 246% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A77F5654136 · 70562616

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 215,627 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Phoenix, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,567Repair 118% of value

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A75F5584331 · 72235406

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 159,168 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Reno, NV
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,116Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,625

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

KNAGM4A76F5650417 · 58833156

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 141,139 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Reno, NV
Title status: Salvage

Oct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,835

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A73FG473384 · 72384486

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 32,921 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Pennsburg, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,853

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A76FG496192 · 61321426

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 93,648 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Knightdale, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,380

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A7XFG461798 · 68140326

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Haslet, TX
Title status: Salvage

Oct 23, 2026

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, LX

5XXGM4A7XFG462787 · 73669546

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 105,897 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Wilmington, CA
Title status: Salvage

Buy now US$1,236Oct 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,120

Copart USA

2015 KIA OPTIMA, EX

5XXGN4A73FG425013 · 73487846

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 80,747 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Finksburg, MD
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,611Oct 26, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,875

2015 Kia Optima price data

Median bid: $1,009
Average bid: $1,229
Bid range: $89 – $4,000
Avg. retail: $5,993
Typical repair vs value: 100%

Based on 796 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

4 recall campaigns on record

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSDec 2018
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEAug 2020
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEMay 2021
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.
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.

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 2023
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.
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.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 5 of 5 stars

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City: 20 MPG
Highway: 30 MPG
Combined: 24 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,700
CO2: 372 g/mi

Figures for Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — one of 2 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

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How much does a salvage 2015 Kia Optima sell for?

Across 797 salvage 2015 Kia Optima lots, the median winning-side bid is $1,009 and the average is $1,229 (range $89 to $4,000). Pre-loss retail value averages $5,993. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.