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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XXGT4L32JG••••••2018 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2018 Kia OPTIMA build (17 vs 5).
17on this build
229on the model
48builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 9Electrical System 4Service Brakes 2Engine And Engine Cooling 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2025
I was rearended, all air bags deployed except steeringwheel
EngineApr 2026
2018 Kia Optima LX, 2.4L GDI Theta II engine. Approximately 128,000 miles. Reporting severe internal oil consumption that has progressed to engine misfire and shaking, consistent with late-stage Theta II connecting rod bearing failure. The vehicle is now unsafe to drive and has…
Service BrakesApr 2024
Driver side brake light will only work with headlights off. Turn headlights on and it goes out and doesn't start to work until turning off headlights. Also brakes give out when trying to stop, you have to actually shift to neutral for brakes to work again
Power TrainJun 2023
Ever since I got my car I’ve had black oil since the start . Second my car breaks on its own at times 3rd my car system keep breaking down as the sparks leaking in some where has this issue since bought it 2 years ago low miles
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2023
My car had been consuming 2 quarts every 1,000 miles for the past 3-4 months and the kia dealership told me that the best thing i could do is keep getting an oil change. So one day i tried starting my car and it starting shaking and turned off so i turned it back on and it shut…
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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 5XXGT4L32JG210263 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.