Representative photoEmissions test for a 2014 Kia Optima
Emissions test for the 2014 Kia Optima: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 6.5 to 10.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2014 Kia Optima for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2014 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 35 | 23 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 33 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 37 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 44 | 31 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,825 | US$2,600 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,016 | $2,760 | $3,100 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2014 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 621 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (300), steering (99) and unknown or other (93). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 2023-09-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | 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... |
| 22V093000 | 2022-02-17 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 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. |
| 21V331000 | 2021-05-10 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | 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. |
| 20V519000 | 2020-08-27 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | 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. |
| 20V100000 | 2020-02-21 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 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. |
| 18V907000 | 2018-12-19 | engine | 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... |
| 17V224000 | 2017-03-31 | engine and engine cooling:engine | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Optima
Searching for emissions test for the 2014 Kia Optima? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
From request to repair
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We collect the rental when your car is back. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Talking to the shop
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Small things that help
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
Send a request
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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