Representative photoRust repair for a 2014 Kia Optima
Rust repair for the 2014 Kia Optima: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 6.5 to 10.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2014 Kia Optima for rust repair
- 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.
Your Optima and rust repair
Rust repair for your 2014 Kia Optima? Start with a request; a person replies with a price and a time. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
The car itself
If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. There are 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for it; a dealer can check by the VIN.
Your request
Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. We confirm the price and the time with you before any work. Your quote is for your car, not a general price list.
A rental while we work
Rent the size of car you need for the days the work takes. Rent by the day while your car is in, delivered to you. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
What to bring
Ask any question you have before the work starts. Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one. Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work.
Aftercare
If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us. Keep a soft cloth in the car for small marks.
What affects the price
Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match. Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do. Options such as sensors, trim pieces or special paint can add time.
How long it takes
We call or write when the car is ready, and you collect it or we arrange the handover. You can plan the rental for the same number of days as the work.
Talk to a person
Want a quote? A request with a few photos is the fastest way.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2014 Kia Optima
Can I rent a car while my 2014 Kia Optima is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 2014 Kia Optima?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.