Representative photoScratch repair for a 2012 Kia Optima
Scratch repair for the 2012 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 9.0 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 2012 Kia Optima for scratch 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.
The work on your Optima
Your 2012 Kia Optima needs scratch repair? Send the details, and we reply within one business day. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted.
The car itself
As a mid-size car, it is a straightforward size for this work. Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
How to request it
You can add a rental to the same request. Ask anything about the work in the request. Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate.
A rental meanwhile
Choose a car from our fleet for the days the work takes. While it is repaired, rent from us: an insurance replacement rental when the repair is a claim your adjuster approves, or at our usual rates. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Timing
Book a little ahead for larger jobs; small ones can be quicker to schedule. Parts on order can add days to a repair; we tell you when that happens.
After the work
Ask us when the next visit would make sense for your car. A quick wipe of bird droppings and sap stops them from marking the paint.
Getting the car ready
Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day.
How the price is set
We quote your car, not an average car, so the price fits the job. Larger vehicles take more product and more hours, so they cost more. Older paint or heavy wear can mean more preparation before the main work.
One more step
Book the work and a rental in one request.
Request scratch repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Scratch repair: the 2012 Kia Optima
Can I rent a car while my 2012 Kia Optima is in for scratch 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 scratch repair for my 2012 Kia Optima?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.