Kia Optima by Model-Year

20 model-years of the Kia Optima, 2001 through 2020. Each row carries that model-year’s own EPA combined MPG(e), estimated annual fuel cost, NHTSA complaints filed and recall campaigns issued, so you can see which year is worth reading about before you open it.

Every Model-Year Compared

Fuel economy, fuel cost, complaints and recall campaigns by model-year20 model-years, newest first. Scroll sideways to see every column.
Model Year	Combined MPG(e)	Annual Fuel Cost ($)	Complaints	Recall Campaigns
2020 Kia Optima	24–42	1,500–2,600	146	0
2019 Kia Optima	24–41	1,500–2,600	207	1
2018 Kia Optima	25–42	1,500–2,500	243	3
2017 Kia Optima	25–42	1,500–2,500	304	4
2016 Kia Optima	25–37	1,700–2,500	758	5
2015 Kia Optima	24–37	1,700–2,600	1,019	4
2014 Kia Optima	24–37	1,700–2,600	614	7
2013 Kia Optima	26–37	1,700–2,400	1,435	10
2012 Kia Optima	26–36	1,750–2,400	1,028	6
2011 Kia Optima	26–36	1,750–2,400	627	6
2010 Kia Optima	23–25	2,500–2,700	75	1
2009 Kia Optima	23–25	2,500–2,700	116	1
2008 Kia Optima	23–25	2,500–2,700	143	3
2007 Kia Optima	23–25	2,500–2,700	167	2
2006 Kia Optima	21–25	2,500–2,950	155	2
2005 Kia Optima	21–23	2,700–2,950	144	0
2004 Kia Optima	21–23	2,700–2,950	225	1
2003 Kia Optima	21–23	2,700–2,950	141	2
2002 Kia Optima	18–21	2,950–3,450	107	3
2001 Kia Optima	19–21	2,950–3,300	143	3