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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XXGT4L3XGG••••••2016 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2016 Kia OPTIMA build (35 vs 9).
35on this build
737on the model
79builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 20Exterior Lighting 2Power Train 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireMay 2019
On may 31 2019 my kia optima 2016 caught fire randomly and within 4 minutes was completely engulfed in flames. It totaled my car and damaged some equipment at sonic drive in where I had pulled in
Air BagscrashJan 2017
Was hit head on by a sliding vehicle with bald tires. Air bags did not deploy and seat belts did not hold us in place.we were doing about 15 mi.per hour or less on a mt pass because of weather conditions the other vehicle was doing about 45 mi. Per hour or more when hit us.…
Service BrakesApr 2026
The contact owned a 2016 KIA OPTIMA. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH occupied with her husband the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle as you looked in the drive side rear view mirror and while…
StructureApr 2026
I am submitting a defect complaint regarding the paint on my vehicle, which has been progressively deteriorating. The issue begins as small bubbles in the paint, which eventually lead to peeling and complete paint loss in affected areas. This condition is currently present on…
EngineDec 2025
My vehicle’s engine was previously approved for replacement under the lifetime engine warranty associated with the settlement, confirming that my vehicle falls within the covered class. However, I am now experiencing significant difficulty obtaining assistance regarding…
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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 5XXGT4L3XGG117516 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.