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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XXGT4L31GG••••••2016 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2016 Kia OPTIMA build (29 vs 9).
29on this build
731on the model
79builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 18Electrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Visibility 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginecrashNov 2022
Failed connecting rod bearing. Happened on the freeway my car shut off and steering wheel locked up. It almost caused multiple crashes as other people got out of their cars to try and help me move my car out of the freeway. I take very good care of my car and maintenance was up…
Air BagscrashAug 2017
The contact rented a 2016 kia optima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned over a pocket of water. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained facial injuries that required medical attention. A police…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2026
The car returned P1326 and had multiple misfires and audible knocking, the dealers will indeed fight the already existing class action warranties. Was sent home and told to “drive the fuck out of it”, to which the car did not make it home and blew gasoline into my cabin while…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2024
Car was at about 70,000 upon purchase. Once driving it regularly, I immediately noticed a faint knocking noise upon acceleration. Also, when coasting the speed adjusted on its own intermittently, both up & down, not by much but enough that I felt it on the gas pedal. Other times…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2023
Vehicle purchase July 20th 2023 with new oil change per Carvana. On August 7th 2023, check engine light appears. Car was taken to a local shop. No oil and some other issues found. "Issues fixed.". On September 13th oil light comes on. Again, taken to car shop, no oil. Oil topped…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XXGT4L31GG076130 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.