2001 Kia Optima
KNAGD124015029282
No longer listed since around Nov 28, 2024
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAGD124015029282Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2001 Kia Optima has 3 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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AIR BAGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS FOR THE DRIVER POSITION COULD BE MIS-ROUTED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN IT BEING PINCHED OR CUT BY THE SEAT…NHTSA campaign 01V156000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.NHTSA campaign 03V067000
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SUSPENSIONKIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS,…NHTSA campaign 09V183000
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 2001 Kia Optima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 5, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Kia Optima (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $4,898 | 5 | — |
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | $5,725 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Toyota Avalon | $6,000 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Lexus GS | $9,400 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Lexus IS | $10,174 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What 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 | 668 | $12,725 | 100% | 90,692 mi |
| 2019 | 803 | $11,629 | 91% | 97,767 mi |
| 2018 | 543 | $10,467 | 82% | 103,707 mi |
| 2017 | 313 | $9,929 | 78% | 105,828 mi |
| 2016 | 679 | $9,000 | 71% | 108,894 mi |
| 2015 | 707 | $8,141 | 64% | 118,474 mi |
| 2014 | 213 | $7,842 | 62% | 119,464 mi |
| 2013 | 429 | $6,999 | 55% | 130,322 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.