Before buying a used 2005 Kia Optima, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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144 complaints filed with NHTSA (7 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
2005 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
No NHTSA recalls are on file for the 2005 Kia Optima.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optima — Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
| Optima — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| Optima — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Optima — Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.