Kia Optima Second generation (MG) - Facelift (2009 - 2010)

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Second generation (MG) - Facelift of Kia Optima has been in production since 2009 by 2010.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Second generation (MG) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 2.6 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 15 lbs.
Kia Optima Second generation (MG) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | Sedan |
Engine options | G4KE, 2.4L I-4, 177 HP, 170 lb/ft |
G6EA, 2.7L V-6, 190 HP, 185 lb/ft | |
Length | 189.00 in |
Width | 71.10 in |
Height | 58.30 in |
Wheelbase | 107.10 in |
Curb weight | 3157 - 3294 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 54.50 in |
Rear hip room | 54.70 in |
Front Headroom | 39.80 in |
Rear Headroom | 38.00 in |
Front shoulder room | 57.10 in |
Rear shoulder room | 56.30 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 16.40 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 20 - 22/28 - 32 |
Towing capacity | 2000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 7.5 - 8 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.7 - 16.1 sec |
Kia Optima Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Kia Optima Second generation (MG) - Facelift production period from 2009 to 2010 drivers have reported 169 complaints. The most common problems are POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Model Year | Complaints |
2010 Optima |
63
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2009 Optima |
106
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact was driving a rented 2010 kia optima. the consumer stated she stopped the vehicle while the gear... |
47
~ 63819 miles |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway... |
41
~ 59979 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we have been having electrical issues with our 2010 kia optima which currently has 45000 miles on it. the tpms... |
23
~ 56091 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES when braking at lower speeds of less then 20mph the car lurches or jerks like the anti-lock brakes are engaging |
19
~ 50615 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the cruise control is inoperative. the cruise control light will come on but you cannot "set" the cruise control. i... |
16
~ 45581 miles |
ENGINE while driving home one day in december 2015 each time i approached a stop light yield sign or slowed to... |
13
~ 62836 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the weather strip on the windshield on the driver side just strarted lifting up and coming off as i was... |
10
~ 45914 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. the contact stated that the vehicle downshifted violently. the vehicle was taken... |
10
~ 71719 miles |
STEERING while sitting at a traffic light a vehicle rear-ended my 2010 kia optima. the driver hit my kia so hard... |
7
~ 55948 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when accelerating or slowing down my vehicle jerk even when i'm on the highway and have the cruise control set... |
4
~ 69984 miles |
SUSPENSION vehicle has a terrible rattle coming from the rear end while driving and the vehicle moves from side to side. |
4
~ 30089 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving on a normal day with out rain and good road conditions esc starts blinking and keeps blinking and... |
4
~ 9529 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN bought a kia optima a few months ago and recently it has developed a dangerous shifting pattern when down shifting... |
4
~ 18950 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE various doors will not properly lock/unlock from the electric switch and the key fob. this is an interment failure affecting... |
3
~ 81000 miles |
SEAT BELTS while sitting at a traffic light a vehicle rear-ended my 2010 kia optima. the driver hit my kia so hard... |
3
~ 82835 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my rear passenger door lock stopped working. the door will not unlock. i called the dealership while i was still... |
3
~ 61879 miles |
CHILD SEAT purchased a sunshine kids radian xtsl and installed it rearfacing in the back center seat of a 2010 kia optima. |
2
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia optima. the contact stated that the red warning lights fuel level indicator radio... |
2
~ 8150 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM when accelerating or slowing down my vehicle jerk even when i'm on the highway and have the cruise control set... |
1
~ 118000 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER the weather strip on the windshield on the driver side just strarted lifting up and coming off as i was... |
1
~ 68000 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i live in iowa and we got 6 inches of snow.... went to clean the snow off my car with... |
1
~ 82000 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia optima. while the vehicle was parked in a garage the rear passenger side... |
1
~ 19000 miles |
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2009 kia optima was parked. when i put the key in it would not turn the car on. the... |
1
~ 50250 miles |
STRUCTURE water leak car roof to body side weld never sealed at factory cause extensive mold damage. ceiling replaced carpets kia... |
1
~ 33500 miles |
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING second failure of brake switch. esc off light comes on intermittently while driving. unsure if brake lights are working if... |
1
~ 97000 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the key will not turn to start the vehicle consistently. *js... |
1
~ 66000 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the front passager door handle snapped in half. one week later the drivers door handle snapped in half while being |
1
~ 83000 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. the contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle he noticed that it... |
1
~ 1500 miles |
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT i learned that some users of the super latch belt on the radian 80sl car seat were experiencing loosening of... |
1
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LATCH STRAP > CHILD SEAT purchased a sunshine kids radian xtsl and installed it rearfacing in the back center seat of a 2010 kia optima. |
1
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this car was purchased in march 2010 and had only 2400 miles on it when the oil pump failed. it |
1
~ 2400 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. the contact stated that when inserting a cd into the cd player it... |
1
~ 54 miles |
VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia optima. whenever the contact drove the vehicle on a sunny day he noticed that... |
1
~ 4000 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was parking my car in a lot when it surged forward (accelerated suddenly) without my depressing the accelerator causing... |
1
~ 500 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING my concern involves illumination of the instrument panel. when driving on a bright day the panel illumination is so dim... |
1
~ 914 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact was driving a rented 2010 kia optima. the consumer stated she stopped the vehicle while the gear... |
1
~ 1750 miles |
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia optima . while driving approximately 25 mph and up the vehicle began to... |
1
~ 123 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Kia Optima and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Kia Optima to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
- ✔️...
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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SCITOO Carbon Look PP Universal Front Bu...
- FITMENT - Our bumper lip fits for most cars(Universal)
- ENHANCE AND PROTECT YOUR RIDE – SCITOO's lip spoiler is a fast, easy and low-cost way to add an aggressive sports car look to your car!
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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BDK (4-Pack) Premium 16" Wheel Rim Cover...
- Please Ensure to Check your Tire/Wheel Size Before Purchase! Designed for (P16) 16” Stock Steel Wheels and will not fit over alloy wheels
- Designed from OEM Replica Style Wheels– For Replacement with Fast & Easy...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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IKON MOTORSPORTS, Rear Diffuser Compatib...
- Universal Fitment 22x20 inch. Please Measure Your Vehicle Length And Dimensions Prior to Purchasing
- Material: ABS Plastic | Color: Unpainted Black
- Package includes: 1x Rear Diffuser
- Bolt-on Installation, Instructions NOT included, Professional Installation is Highly...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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Xotic Tech Fender Stripes Hash Marks Vin...
- 1 Roll (left and right) of red color die-cut Hood to Fender stickers for car decorative purpose, Compatible with all Car body.
- This hood fender decal stickers made by high grade KK Vinyl for longer...

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