Kia · model year 2016
2016 Kia Optima
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All Kia Optima model years →
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 31 | 286 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 360 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 37 | 242 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 36 | 247 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 320 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 308 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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23V594000 2023-08-24 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018
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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…
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18V907000 2018-12-19 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
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…
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…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.