2016 KIA Optima GL — VIN 5XXGT4L36GG013136
VIN 5XXGT4L36GG013136 decodes to a 2016 KIA Optima GL sedan/saloon with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, assembled in GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (USA). NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 KIA Optima model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
2016 KIA Optima GL specifications decoded from VIN 5XXGT4L36GG013136
| VIN | 5XXGT4L36GG013136 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Optima |
| Trim / series | GL |
| Body style | Sedan/Saloon |
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Doors | 4 |
| GVWR | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| Plant of assembly | GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Manufacturer | KIA GEORGIA, INC |
| Vehicle type | PASSENGER CAR |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 2016 KIA Optima
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 KIA Optima model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 18V907000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued dur
- 17V007000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
- 16V705000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.
- 16V231000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.
- 23V594000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
How to check VIN 5XXGT4L36GG013136 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads 5XXGT4L36GG013136 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 5XXGT4L36GG013136 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2016, KIA, Optima, Sedan/Saloon, 2.4L 4-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 KIA Optima model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- Unlock the full vehicle history — Run VIN 5XXGT4L36GG013136 on cleanvins.com and unlock the $9.99 report for NMVTIS title brands, salvage and total-loss records, odometer trail and ownership count.
What the free decode does not include
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN 5XXGT4L36GG013136?
VIN 5XXGT4L36GG013136 is a 2016 KIA Optima GL built in GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (USA), according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 2016 KIA Optima have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 KIA Optima model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN 5XXGT4L36GG013136?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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