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2014 KIA Optima: Quick Overview
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2014 KIA Optima Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2014 |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Optima |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Korea |
| Manufacturing City | HWASUNG |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | DOHC T-GDI THETA-II |
| Engine Size | 2.4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic with sportmatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2014 KIA Optima Have?
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How long will the 2014 KIA Optima last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2014 KIA Optima Prices and Market Value
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2014 KIA Optima Cost of Ownership
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2014 KIA Optima Fuel Efficiency
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2014 KIA Optima Safety Rating
NHTSA
2014 KIA Optima Recalls & Defects
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine
Recall date
2017-03-31
Recall no.
17v224000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motor Company (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage Vehicles. Machining Errors During THE Engine Manufacturing Process MAY Cause Premature Bearing Wear Within THE Engine.
Consequence
Bearing Wear MAY Result IN THE Engine Seizing, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Engine Assembly, and Replace THE Engine IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began June 20, 2017. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc147.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
2018-12-19
Recall no.
18v907000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage Vehicles That Previously Received AN Engine Replacement Under Recall Number 17v-224, Warranty, or THE Knock Sensor Detection System (Ksds) Product Improvement Campaign. THE High Pressure Fuel Pipe That Connects TO THE Fuel Pump Outlet MAY Have Been Damaged, Misaligned or Improperly Torqued During THE Engine Replacement Procedure, Possibly Causing A Fuel Leak.
Consequence
A Fuel Leak IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
KIA HAS Notified Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Fuel Pipe, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began January 17, 2019. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc172.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine
Recall date
2018-12-19
Recall no.
18v907000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage Vehicles That Previously Received AN Engine Replacement Under Recall Number 17v-224, Warranty, or THE Knock Sensor Detection System (Ksds) Product Improvement Campaign. THE High Pressure Fuel Pipe That Connects TO THE Fuel Pump Outlet MAY Have Been Damaged, Misaligned or Improperly Torqued During THE Engine Replacement Procedure, Possibly Causing A Fuel Leak.
Consequence
A Fuel Leak IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
KIA HAS Notified Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Fuel Pipe, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began January 17, 2019. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc172.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date
2020-08-27
Recall no.
20v519000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento Vehicles. Brake Fluid MAY Leak Inside THE Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (Hecu), Possibly Resulting IN AN Electrical Short.
Consequence
IF THE Hecu Short Circuits, There IS AN Increased Risk OF AN Engine Compartment Fire.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Hecu FOR Leaking Brake Fluid and Replace THE Hecu IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. Owners ARE Advised TO Park Outside and Away From Other Vehicles and Structures Until THE Recall Repair IS Completed. THE Recall Began October 20, 2020. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc197.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
2020-02-21
Recall no.
20v100000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2013-2014 Optima Vehicles Equipped With 2.4l Gasoline Direct Injection (Gdi) or 2.0l GDI Turbo Engines. THE Low Pressure Fuel Hose MAY Deteriorate and Crack Over Time DUE TO Heat Generated Within THE Engine Compartment.
Consequence
IF THE Fuel Hose Cracks, A Fuel Leak CAN Occur, Increasing THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Low Pressure Fuel Hose FOR Damage or Leaking, Replacing IT AS Necessary. IF NO Damage or Leaking IS Found, A Heat-Protective Tape Will BE Installed. Repairs Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began June 12, 2020. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc187.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
2022-02-17
Recall no.
22v093000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2013-2014 Optima Vehicles That Were Previously Repaired Under Nhtsa Recall Number 20v-100. THE Low Pressure Fuel Hose MAY BE Damaged, or Missing Heat-protective Tape, Which CAN Result IN A Fuel Leak.
Consequence
A Fuel Leak CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Low Pressure Fuel Hose, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed August 2, 2022. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-33-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc228.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date
2021-05-10
Recall no.
21v331000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento Vehicles Previously Recalled Under Recall 20v-519. Brake Fluid MAY Leak Inside THE Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (Hecu), Possibly Resulting IN AN Electrical Short.
Consequence
AN Electrical Short IN THE Hecu Increases THE Risk OF A Fire While Parked or Driving.
Remedy
Owners ARE Advised TO Park Outside and Away From Other Vehicles and Structures Until THE Recall Repair IS Completed. Dealers Will Install A NEW Multi-Fuse, and Inspect THE Hecu FOR Leaks, Replacing THE Hecu IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed ON July 2, 2021. This Recall Supersedes Previous Nhtsa Recall Number 20v-519. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc212.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date
2023-09-25
Recall no.
23v652000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA America, Inc. (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo Vehicles. THE Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (Hecu) MAY Experience AN Electrical Short, Which CAN Result IN AN Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving.
Consequence
AN Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving CAN Increase THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Owners ARE Advised TO Park Outside and Away From Structures Until THE Recall Repair IS Complete. Dealers Will Replace THE Hecu Fuse, Free OF Charge. Interim Notification Letters, Notifying Owners OF THE Safety Risk, Were Mailed November 14, 2023. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed March 29, 2024 Through June 18, 2024. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc284.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
2014 KIA Optima Insurance
Insurance for a 2014 KIA Optima is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2014 KIA Optima Compare to Other Sedan?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2014 KIA Optima a Good Sedan?
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Drew is a seasoned automotive expert and contributor to VinCheck.info. With nearly 15 years of experience as a former Porsche technician, he brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to his writing. Born in North Carolina, a region renowned for its deep-rooted NASCAR culture, Drew developed a passion for cars early in life, often building and working on vehicles from a young age. At VINCheck, Drew leverages his extensive technical background to provide in-depth analyses of various vehicles. His articles often focus on engine performance, reliability, and maintenance insights, offering readers practical information grounded in real-world experience. Some of his notable contributions include reviews on the Mazda CX-5's longevity and detailed examinations of engine options for models like the 2011 Toyota Camry and Tacoma