2018 Kia Optima EX
000GU4L35JG231928
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 000GU4L35JG231928- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 31 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Kia Optima has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 31 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
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HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V161000
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.NHTSA campaign 23V594000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2018 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Kia Optima over the last 6 months — the market firmed $928 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $11,070 |
| May 2026 | $11,492 |
| June 2026 | $11,492 |
| July 2026 | $11,495 |
| August 2026 | $11,692 |
| September 2026 | $11,998 |
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2015–2020What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 587 | $13,100 | 100% | 91,875 mi |
| 2019 | 775 | $12,393 | 95% | 96,094 mi |
| 2018 | 512 | $11,812 | 90% | 100,510 mi |
| 2017 | 273 | $9,999 | 76% | 107,280 mi |
| 2016 | 611 | $9,499 | 73% | 108,515 mi |
| 2015 | 596 | $8,636 | 66% | 115,312 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
