2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Specifications

Specifications

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2011 - 2015
Price :	MSRP: $25,700-26,500 Invoice: $25,100-24,760
Weight :	3206 lbs \| 1454.217 kg
MPG City :	35
MPG Highway :	40
Introduced At :	2010 New York International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2359 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Multi Point Fuel Injection

Inline 4
Displacement :	2359 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Automatic

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 9.6%

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V652000
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. The first owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. 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.

Component	ENGINE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V750000
Summary	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.
Consequence	An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
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.

Component	AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20090224
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V363000
Summary	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.
Consequence	If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has a length of 190.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has a width of 72.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have?A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has 40.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have?A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has legroom of 45.50 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid had an MSRP of $25,700 - $$26,500 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 4250 RPM

Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 4250 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.