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2016 Kia Optima

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

7.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,294

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2023476 · manufacturer campaign RC186

28 August 2023

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2016–2018 · Rio 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This could prevent a person that is trapped inside the trunk from opening it.

Why it matters

If a person is closed inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out. This could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the trunk latch base subassembly.

17,615 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023275 · manufacturer campaign SC061

8 May 2023

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2013–2016

What is wrong

Kia is conducting a service campaign to inspect and upgrade the safety plug fuse. On certain Optima Hybrid (HEV) models, the safety plug fuse could blow and cause a loss of hybrid system power while driving at low speeds. Additionally, installing an incorrect aftermarket fuse could cause overheating.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Using an incorrect aftermarket fuse could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the vehicle for an aftermarket fuse and replace the 125-A safety plug with one that has a 150-A rating.

2,635 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021424 · manufacturer campaign SC041

9 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2014–2016

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This campaign only affects Optima Hybrid models equipped with a 2.4 L MPI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.

1,565 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019143 · manufacturer campaign SC026

18 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2014–2018 · Sorento 2015–2018 · Sportage 2014–2018

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaign SC023 already have this software update.

79,301 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2019098 · manufacturer campaign RC124

27 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2014–2018 · Sorento 2015–2018 · Sportage 2014–2018

What is wrong

When the engine was replaced under warranty or under Kia's Product Improvement Campaign SC023, the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair.

Why it matters

Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If fuel leakage is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.

760 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2016514 · manufacturer campaign RC105

18 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the passenger side axle shaft could fail. This could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion which could increase the risk of a crash. This could also allow the vehicle to roll away if parked on a sufficient slope, despite the transmission shift lever being set in the PARK position. Both issues could cause injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the right front axle shaft assembly.

575 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 86% of 105 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
175 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Kia Optima have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2016 Kia Optima. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Kia Optima get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Kia Optima at 7.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 175 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Kia Optima for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,294 in fuel, producing roughly 3,419 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.