Representative photoEngine repair for a 2012 Kia Optima
Engine repair for the 2012 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 9.0 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 2012 Kia Optima for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2012 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 34 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 36 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 43 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 425 L (15 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$1,850 | US$2,500 | US$2,500 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,016 | $2,666 | $2,666 | $2,790 |
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 2012 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 6 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 1,029 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (470), steering (197) and electrical system (144). 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... |
| 22V560000 | 2022-08-01 | structure:body:roof and pillars | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment. |
| 20V750000 | 2020-12-02 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. |
| 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... |
| 18V363000 | 2018-06-01 | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. |
| 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.
Engine repair for the 2012 Kia Optima
Searching for engine repair for the 2012 Kia Optima? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Before the shop sees your Optima
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your Optima, have it ready for the shop. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. It uses the 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid and front-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A car while yours is in the shop
We collect the rental when your car is back. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Good habits for your car
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Talking to the shop
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Talk to a person
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request engine repair
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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