2016 Kia Optima safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
26
complaints reporting a crash
19
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Tested: 2016 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 17 report injuries (21 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Kia Optima vehicles were involved in 107 fatal crashes with 59 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskTrunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside · Aug 24, 2023
- Fire riskHigh pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been… · Dec 19, 2018
- Crash riskKia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle · Jan 6, 2017
- Crash riskRight front axle driveshaft may crack and fail · Oct 3, 2016
- Crash riskIn these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage… · Apr 21, 2016