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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XXGT4L36GG••••••2016 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Kia OPTIMA build (16 vs 9).
16on this build
737on the model
79builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 10Power Train 4Electrical System 3Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2016
A car accident took place early sunday morning of september 25, 2016 in which the air bag failed to deploy resulting in severe injuries. Kia was contacted and informed that a accident had taken place in a new vehicle that was purchased, and the airbag did not deploy, although it…
EngineFeb 2026
2016 Kia Optima engine locked up, vehicle stalled on interstate,heard a rod bearing sound, left me in limp mode trying to get out the way of 18 wheelers traveling behind me. Towed into Kia dealership which confirmed the engine locked up which has a recall #PI1802B KSDS, but…
Power TrainFeb 2026
These cars have a known issue for burning oil the motor thats in my car was recalled for same issue but they are not trying fix my car under that recall of the bad motor that they did recall
Unknown Or OtherSep 2025
In 2024 the window regulator went in the drivers side back window costing me $700 and on 9/22/2025 the drivers side front window regulator just went costing me another $700. I see many are having this issue but no recall
Electrical SystemSep 2024
All 4 of the window regulator motors blew in my windows at the same time, only about 9 years into the vehicle's life. The little plastic pulleys that move the cables degrade over time and then ruin the rest of the window motor when they break, and since they decided not to make…
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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 5XXGT4L36GG101538 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.