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5XXGT4L37GG••••••2016 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2016 Kia OPTIMA build (42 vs 9).
42on this build
737on the model
79builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 23Electrical System 10Power Train 5Exterior Lighting 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashMar 2024
The engine almost caught on fire. Windows are all down
Unknown Or OtherMar 2026
The Kias have been recalled for a failure to adhere the shark fin antenna. This has been recalled in some models. My 2016 has fallen off and is not on the recall list. Please include
Air BagsMar 2025
There is a clean slit on my dashboard where the passenger airbags are it’s started to form a complete square around the air bag placement and I’m worried it might have a problem with the airbags and its not just cosmetic. When I googled the issue there are tons of kia drivers…
Power TrainJul 2024
[XXX] 6:30AM: 2016 Kia Optima Ex I was driving on the freeway on my way to work when I lost all acceleration and immediately attempted to get over to the side of the road. Which was pretty [XXX] scary being that it's a busy freeway that early in the morning so everyone is laying…
EngineJun 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to jerk and then decelerated while shifting into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was later examined by an independent mechanic…
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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 5XXGT4L37GG088850 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.