133,000 Mile 2012 Kia Optima High Mileage Review
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- This is a High Mileage Review of a 2012 Kia Optima SX Turbo with 133,000 miles. See how this car has held up after all these miles. We'll go over a brief history of the Optima, as well as the exterior, interior, and mechanical condition of the car.
0:00 Intro
0:24 Kia Optima Overview
1:18 Exterior Condition
2:43 Interior Condition
4:06 Mechanical Condition
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Nice review! I have a 2013 Optima with the 2.4l liter engine that has 230, 000 miles and is still going strong. I commute 85 miles each way daily. Other than oil changes every five weeks and basic maintenance, I have never had any issues and just put the second set of replacement tires on at 220,000 miles. I plan on driving it until it leaves me sitting on the side of the road.
That's great to hear! I suppose aside from the recalls associated with the GDI Turbo engine, they're very solid vehicles.
Have you done any transmission flushes or changes?
Yes, one at 100,000 miles and another at 200,000. I have had the front and rear brakes done once also. Other than that, just oil changes every 3,750 miles and coolant flushes and drive belts every 60,000. I will definitely buy another Optima.
@@edwardschildtknecht52 I really appreciate the replay! I have a 2012 Optima EX with 175k (engine replaced at 105k). I do a lot of driving for my business and uber occasionally. I change my oil, brakes, and minor repairs myself, but I've yet to do a transmission change/flush and she seems to be running really well. I was just inquiring to see if it's worth doing at this point or just letting the old oil stay in there.
@@edwardschildtknecht52 Do you go full synthetic or semi synthetic?
I rented one while doing uber and put 5000 miles on it. Optimas are very nice and for the priice you just cant beat it! Rides great.
The engine holds up well at high mileage if it didn’t fall victim to the issues you mentioned. Mine is the same year with similar miles and feels great still.
Nice looking car. The design has held well with time. I purchased my first Korean car, 2018 Elantra value. So far it drives very well, let's see how it holds up.
Hopefully it holds up well, otherwise at least you've got a killer warranty
Wow this video is the first one of yours I've watched and it was superb. Exactly what I was looking for, and I think is what a lot of youtube automotive reviews are missing. It will really help those of us planning on buying used vehicles, who question if the vehicle will give them lasting value.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! My goal is to fill that void and give people a good idea of how different brands and models hold up over time.
Found a 2015 with 140 thousand miles for six thousand and the car is in excellent condition I'm thinking it will be a good used car
I have a 2015 Optima SX turbo, paddle shifters(I never use them lol), heated and cooled seats, pano sunroof, navigation etc. Bought it new with less than 100 miles on it to use as a commenter car. Only thing I’ve done to this car is oil changes. I had a turbo oil feed line fail couple months ago(dealer repaired for free) and so far that’s the only issue I have had and I’m at 93k miles. I do all my own maintenance work on every vehicle I own and stay on top of it. I don’t regret the purchase at all. It would be a fun car to mod if there was a larger aftermarket support for it performance wise and was at least AWD.
Do you want to sell? If the price is good, I wanna buy
60k on my 2014 Kia Optima SXT, its loaded but panoroof is favorite option and mirrors still folding. Hyundai/Kia extended the warantee to 15yrs/unlimited mileage for these drivetrains.
Not into cars man but ur delivery on this video is quite superb.
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Very good review!
I recently purchased my 2012 sx Turbo with similar miles as yours and I got to say I’m happy as can be with it !😎👍🏼
Very nice. I hope it's reliable for you!
High mileage is all about the engine and transmission, so that's why it feels like a 33K miles car.
You make a valid point!
I have a 2012 ex black, new engine was installed in February 2019, now has around 30k miles. I drive alot daily. Odometer shows 102k. So far it's been great other than the engine giving out. I'm happy it was all replaced under warranty. Car is pretty quick for its age, has no problem getting you where you need to go. Will plan on keeping it a few more years
how much for new engine? and why you got a new engine?
Yeah, I smoked one in my BMW from a 40 roll but I was actually surprised that the Optima did better than expected. They likely handle like shit but they do okay in a straight line.
Great video. My dad has a 2013 Optima that’s close to turning over 100K.
Not bad!
The engine blew on my optima ex turbo about 1.5 years ago at around 126,000 km :/ got the motor replaced under the recall, put about 40,000 km on it after that. I also had the fuel pump go out on me a few months into buying the car, but was covered under warranty. there is lifetime warranty on the new engine now.. let's hope it stays strong! Have a few mods on it as well. Love the Optima, super underrated and fast car!
what did it do when the turbo went out? i have 143,000 on my 2012 optima and for at least 7000 miles it has been having an issue with a higher pitched engine sound, which you can also feel in the foot pedal, upon getting close to 40 mph.... worse when the A/C is on. it lasts about 2 seconds.
@@CharRae23 higher pitched engine sound - did you hear it on cold start?
@@oleglog6927 no, it’s on acceleration, and worsened with A/c running
@@CharRae23 Drive belt? AC compressor clutch?
@@CharRae23it might part of a recall, my check engine light came on and my car went into limp mode, it would not accelerate. It happened to be right when I hit 99,000 miles on it
Awesome first video! Take advantage of that smooooooth silky narrative and invest in a high quality mic!
Thanks! The mic I purchased is rather nice already, but perhaps I may have killed some quality when I compressed the audio. I'll have to look into my settings and improve it for next time.
@@HighMileageReviews sounded great to me.
2012 kia optima for 5k with 129k? good buy?
I test drove one today and I am worried about seeing out the back of the car, with my blind spot.... it was super hard to see out the back of it which really worries me
I have a 2020 Kia optima with 74,000 miles and counting I drive 60 miles a day and starting nursing school again in August hoping that this car can take me through the entire year being reliable also with having a two year old son, up until this point, I’ve only changed the tires once and basic oil changes. No other problems has been a great mechanical car I would recommend to anyone.
Great to hear! I hope it stays reliable for a long time.
Great idea for a video love to see more
Thanks! Plenty more on the channel, and more to come in the future. Stay tuned
I think that 0-60 time is better than stated. Mine felt like 6 seconds and it's even listed as such in many places.
I have a 2014 Prius V with 150,000 Miles on it. You can review it, but you might fall in love with it.
The relationships between my subjects and I are completely professional. I can assure you there would be no lustful tendencies
My friend bought an ex taxi Prius with 700,000km on it haha
My 06 apectra manual transmission has 168000 plus miles, doing an average of 23 to 24 mpg city with AC on. Just basic maintenance 138hp. 136 ftorque
Hey that's great, dude. Keep it up!
I have a Korean built 2011 Optima ex-t, bought it for $12,000 back in 2012 with rebuilt title, but was repaired already. Right now I have 100k miles and has been ultra reliable. I have never changed the plugs or back brakes yet. I have had it since it had around 3,500 miles, every repair I have done I can list. Brakes (front twice) second time was 6 months ago. A brake sensor switch was bad 6 months ago and was $9 for part and I put it in myself in about 5 mins. Replaced battery once about 4 years ago, had Turbo linkage adjusted 1 time about 8 years ago($80 at dealer) at same time I had the dealer replace a transmission temperature sensor since there was a recall) I had to pay since I have no warranty but was $120. Replaced headlight bulbs and fog lights once. Also recharged ac once about a year ago. Tires twice and replaced passenger side CV joint because boot ripped, that was back in 2013 and could be from original accident. Then a few months ago someone while parked backed into the front and lower grill and bumper cracked, bought a pre painted bumper cover online for under $200 shipped off amazon. Right after that my front CV went bad and mid shaft, one that connects from CV to transmission. That was $1200 repair but I had shop do it. That is all I ever did to this car and still drives like a new car. Heated and air conditioned seats work perfect, all electronics, leather is perfect, not one crack.
That's a lotta stuff
@@nicandrews1370
You sound extremely intelligent.
$1,200 in repairs for 97k miles of driving ?
Very well researched review, and to answer your question. I don't think having a new engine disqualifies it. In fact it kinda shows the problems that come with cheaply designed high milage economy cars.
Good point! And thanks for being the first to give your opinion on the question!
Engine and transmission barely lasted 100k miles and people are in the comments praising how good this car is 🤣
Seems they are very hit or miss, but I wouldn't personally own one considering their reliability concerns
I have a 02 blazer 4x4 with 139k miles. You can review but you might fall in love with it.
That's awesome mileage for a 2002 👍
Automatic mirrors thing gets a like.
My 2007 Accord V6 has 240,000 miles on original engine and transmission. Also original timing belt!!!!!!!!!!! Hail damage, cracked bumper, cracked windshield, but free recalls done. The only thing not original is left rear brake caliper.
That's a Honda for ya!
Haha this is a great video 👌
The new models comes with no turbo charged engines that explains everything , this turbo engine is not reliable at all ,
but the 2.0 liter MPI (not GDI) engine (no turbo) that one is so reliable you will find it on the older models but with some improvements
Have u had any issues so far since your video
We have a 2012 that is not turbo and we currently have 157,000 miles about.
Have it in 2.0 liter LPI ex-rent car. It's in rare manual stick shift and accelerates like charm. Love how you are hiding inside this huge boat
Just got a 2012 Optima Ex GDI with 139,000 miles and the only problem is spark plug needing replaced and possibly coils.
Keep up with maintenance and it should last a long time!
59k great model they age very well especially stylistically
They do look nice
Great video. I'm abt to buy a 2011 ex with 203,000 miles for under 4k. It has 2recalls probably the same with yours. Should i still get it?
Haggle it down to 3k and that would be a decent buy
I just bought 2012 ex gdi for 5k with 112k miles
133k is honestly nothing. My sister has a 15’ SXL Turbo with 225k miles on the odo. She’s been saying for the past 1 year she’s getting rid of it but she hasn’t yet but it’s still a really nice car although recently it’s electronics started messing up. The folding mirrors still work however and that’s amazing.
Nice! Hopefully she keeps it up
Would like to mention... the engine replacement isn't a BIG deal.
Kia + Hyundai offer full coverage, replace gaskets and anything else damaged while they're in there, and do it at $0 while throwing you in a brand new rental for a few weeks.
How many miles does the warranty not work
Can someone explain how the recall works? I have a 2014 Optima and there is only one recall associated with the VIN and its the EVAP canister which has been replaced. Would i get notified if my particular car was recalled? Is it different 'batches' or production rolloffs that separates the ones that are recalled and the ones that aren't? Or is the only way for me to find out is to wait until i reach 100,000 km? I am at 72,000
Go on the kia recall website and put in your vin number there. It should tell you if there's any recalls on your car.
@@ManuelHernandez-ek4nw That's where i got that information about the EVAP canister.. KIA website.
why would not all of them be effected? strange how they know which ones have the defect and which ones are fine.
@@galaxytraveler5779 I’m thinking the same thing. I guess it’s just luck. Idk
@@udontknowmeg7254 I am up to 82,000 now and car has been great. I have had to replace a tire rod but it was just from normal wear and tear.. and maybe ending up on an ATV trail contributed a bit :/
I heard the recall keeps going into even the 18 and 19 models also.. makes me wonder if that's why they rebranded it and gave it only the option for the 1.6 and a new 2.5 liter. I wanna get rid of mine at this point because even after 30k miles it sounds more rickety than any other new car I sold after driving it myself for 200k+ miles.
@Dutch Brush yeah basically where it sounds like the whole engine is crashing into something sad I got a car that's nearly 50 years old and seems to run smoother lol
love it
Love you
I wish you mentioned that in the beginning lol my sons first car just took a dump at 88k miles kia replaced the motor in about a week.
At least Kia was quick to fix the issue
Good review. We're looking at used cars and one is a 2014 Optima. 90K miles. I'm thinking about the engine problem at around 100K if the 2014 might have the same problem. I'll do some more research on that. Thanks.
I believe since it was recalled, most, if not all of the catastrophic engine failures should be a thing of the past. But definitely do more research! That always helps. Thanks for watching
I know this is an old comment, but for all considering one of these: The settlement with Kia has provided a LIFETIME warranty on the engines in these vehicles, and yes, it's transferrable. So long as the KSDS update has been applied to the ECU, you are covered by the lifetime warranty. I own one just for that reason!
@@friedpickle9828 that's very good to know. I didn't know that! Good on Kia to do that
I just financed one today actually 2012 Kia Optima Turbo SX 91k miles on it…& these comments are more than terrifying abt the life span of these cars
Hope you got a warranty!
@@HighMileageReviews I did lol took it back just in time , they wanted me to pay 23k for a 16k car …No thanks Drive time !
Some of this shit. Makes me cringe
Bought the same car a few day ago 97k miles already went through a recall even though the dealer didnt told me what it was but i got warranty i wonder if theres a way to find out if my engine has already been replaced if anyone knows how pls let me know
Call a dealership and give them your VIN. They can probably look it up in their system if any recall work has been completed
@@HighMileageReviews thanks
Got the same year with 199k, no issues.
I see a 2012 with 144k. Worth it now? He two owners.
You're very lucky
My folding mirrors close slightly different times
Had a Love/HATE relationship with this car.. went through 2 turbos which were all covered by warranty but they ended up replacing the whole engine as well.. must be some kind of design flaw.. this will be my last kia for sure.. the warranty came through but damn,,, id rather have a car that doesnt have to rely on a warranty
I'll have to agree with you. For such a new car, it seems that they have quite the array of issues. It's no wonder Kia has such a good warranty. Otherwise I'm sure they'd lose a lot more customers
A D do you still have any issues ? I might be in the mist of buying a used 2013 Kia Optima SXL
Sorry to hear that, was your mileage over 100k at the time of each repair?
Jaime Torino turbo went out at 35k and then 70k lol They replaced whol engine each time. Now my windows don’t work and my transmission is sketch. Still running strong boosting on the second engine tho lol.
I have a 2012 Kia Optima SX with 130,000 miles on it. You can review it, but you might fall in love with it
Sorry, seeing as this video is regarding a very similar car, I don't think it'd be wise to review another one
how long is the recall good for? just purchased one at 122,000 miles! vary concerned😬
I can't say for sure, but I thought they are good indefinitely
I did not know the Ferrari 308 was that slow
You'd be surprised how slow a lot of old sports cars are
Duh a new engine and transmission disqualifies this car from having high miles. 133k isn't even high. But 113k, now that's high.
WHAT I don’t understand. How is 113,000 higher than 130,000 that doesn’t make sense
What?
Huh?
nice car, my 1992 bmw 325is has 3 times the age but probably similar performance, KIA succeeds, o like hpw they've come from a new car entry to a broad range success story
It's impressive how far they've come
Will all the engines lock up in those manufacturer years 2011-2014???..im about to purchase a 2012 with a 160,000km on the clock
There was a massive recall, so I imagine all the problem vehicles have been fixed. I would check to make sure that the vehicle you're looking into has had the recall service
High Mileage Reviews where can I look to make sure?
no recall notice on the carfax! just the one for the headliner.
Lucky!
My 2012 Kia Optima blew its engine at 123,000 miles. Just now getting it replaced. Electric door motor has been my only issue to date. I like the car and it’s always driven well…until it didn’t.
Was it suddenly? Or engine mad any noises before it broke down?
@@oleglog6927 - Sudden break down … I was driving to work and had just left my house and when I pressed on the gas it just totally stopped. I will say about a week before when I pressed on the accelerator it didn’t react well.
Add it to the list of affected vehicles! Sorry you had to experience that
This could’ve been part of a recall, mine(2013 Kia optima sxl) went into limp mode when I was driving it. How much did the new engine cost?
@@danielrudeb89. No cost, they paid for it
Ummmmm I would say 100% yes on the Disqual .....!
Review a Subaru Tribeca
my kia is at around 125,000
is it turbo? any issues?
My mirrors stopped working loong ago...
I feel like this a perfect first car.
Trust me, it is- I got my 2012 Optima EX as a high school graduation gift from my father. He bought it new in 2011, put 136,000 miles on it, and gave it to me. It was in my childhood, and I love it to death. I’ve so far put another 10,000 miles on it. Has the original engine, transmission, suspension, etc. It is regularly maintenanced at Kia dealers. Extremely smooth steering, comfortable leather seats, incredible stereo system, and it has some get up and go, too! I put my foot down, and it threw my back in the seat (mind you, it isn’t the turbo version either, it’s the 2.4L). Perfect first car!
Hello, I found a deal for the 2012 kia optima sx that has 263, 297 miles for $3981. Is the milage to high for a kia? Is that a good deal?
if you think about it, the mileage for a 2012 proably shouldnt be above about 100,000. 263,000 in only 8 years is waaaay too much
Price way too high
@J O the mileage is consistent, it sounds like the previous owner used the vehicle for travel with that many miles. I would also check to see how many owners had the vehicle, and lastly I would take it to an independent mechanic who would be able to tell you if anything is wrong with it. Dont take it to a dealership chain, and make sure you ask for a full prepurchase car diagnostic and a suspension check. A car with that many miles is gonna have some kinda issue, I wouldn't pay more than $2,000 for it, $2,300 if it was perfect.
5:05
Prepare to fight Kia if it happens to your Kia
Well the engines were recalled, so I hope there would be no fighting involved. Unless it happened to an engine that didn't fall under the recall, they're obligated to fix the issue at no charge to the owners
I’ll stick with my 2010 Versa Sedan. 201,000 miles with original engine and transmission.
2011 Versa SL that I inherited from my father. Got at at 50K it now over 120K.....
My dad drives a 2007 nissan versa with 327,826 miles
AJM That’s awesome! Definitely gives me hope of getting to 300,000. Is it original engine and transmission?
Max 4ever. That’s awesome 👏 The first generation Versa’s I don’t feel get enough credit. They’re more roomy and spacious than the newer ones. You can also see out of them better. I’ve have over 100,000 miles put on the Versa since March 2016. I’m now at 206,000. Only have done a starter, tires, oil changes, and a lower control arm.
Those nissans have awful transmissions haha idk which is worse the optima or a versa .. optimas look better in my opinion
I have ther same car .
I’m about to buy one with a new engine
Same , so you think they should hold up good with the new engine?
Adri M actually in the end I was advised not to. According to my mechanic dealers don’t give you brand new engines and if it is new it’s the same engine with the same problem most of the time.
I purchased a Toyota Avalon instead
One of my friends drives a Kia Optima!
Same!
Why does he have Ultra high performance all seasons on an optima
Because racecar
@@HighMileageReviews it’s an optima…
Hello man I bought a car exactly like this I doubt it's on Do you still have it?? My new car is 137K mil
From VA
It's not my car
@@HighMileageReviews okay thank you do you know how to fix UVO radio
My radio screen still in the first screen Kia uvo/ powered by Microsoft
don't work anything
@@Haithemhussein no, sorry
Ours has 120k.... And out rims are different ones.
Great to hear! Keep it up
@@HighMileageReviews now it has 236k miles and still going 💪🏿
Anyone who owns it please help me please i want to buy one i love this car but im afraid with all rhe videos i have seen is it a good or bad idea if i were to buy one, a used one of course? Please help
I have a 2012 the engine messed up at 75k miles. 2 weeks after kia said it was fine for engine recalls. Thankfully they replaced everything for free under warranty. The 2011-2013 had engine problems.
If you buy one , make sure it's a 2014 or newer. You can also buy a used 2018 for a great price. There is a remodeled version that Is coming out so alot of the used ones are being sold really cheap right now. I say get it, they have excellent warranties
Thank you very much Jaime I appreciate your help man thanks a lot
Honda & Toyota: Change Timing Belt every 100K miles
Kia & Hyundai: Change Engine & Transmission every 100K miles
I have the same one and at 140K
Nice! Original engine?
@@HighMileageReviews Kia gave me a new one around due to recall
my 2013 Kia SX has only 43K original miles on it and I bought it brand new with 10 miles.. At about 35K the trans started to shift Very roughly after starting. After about 5 miles it would start to shift normally. This occured mostly when it was cold outside but also in the summer months on occasion. Kia inspected my oil last year early 2019 and said everything checks out and then congratulated themselves for providing me a " Free Oil Change"! What Bullshit. They FKD up these engines with metal fragments from the camshaft or some other half ass cheap work quality. I brought it back to them advising them of same problem. They said for us to inspect your car you need to pay 200.00 up front. If it was determined that it was a manufacturer defect after insp I would be reimbursed. YOU KNOW WHAT I TOLD THE SNAKES!!! ................ NEVER ANOTHER P O S KIA FOR THIS VETERAN SOLDIER~
2012 and 133K miles? That's bad actually. You should be averaging atleast 10k miles a year. That car is 8 years old so it should have around 80-90k miles TOPS! I have a 2016 Optima and I have 33K miles on it
The normal average is 15k
I have a 2013 with 78000
@@notatroll5993 Not bad
It ain’t no high mileage car it a new engine 0 miles… =no problems
Alright
Hey man great video! I’m about to buy a 2013 optima sxl with 150,000 6,000 need your help man, not sure if anything’s wrong with it do you recommend me buy it?😂
I owe lx n its 234+ miles on it n still runs n have head turning
Hope you didn’t 😬
Sooo mean,🤣🤣🤣 he really said “pretend” to have a race car 🤣
It's basically cosplay
i drive old muscle cars but there's something about this generic ass sedan that i just really like, its like you're invisible but if someone sees your car its kinda cool sorta
Sure!
Mannnnn... no one is worried about swirl marks🤣🤣🤣
Maybe not, but it had to be mentioned!
Nothing I have over 215,000 on mine🤣
You're very special!
133,000 miles ? ( laughs in Toyota )
gerardo aguirre lmao why is your warranty so garbage then?
@@elianderson3956 Because she won't need it.
The Truth Is Here lmfao same with Kia but the new warranty is 20 year 200 thousand your Toyota's shit
Eerocks123 why are u so mad 🤣🤣🤣
Eerocks123 your just mad because you see a lot of Toyota’s and Honda’s everywhere you go...stop hating it’s not a good look
08 optima that was made in korea running like a clock pushing 150k miles zero problems
Sounds like you got a good one
DQ
That's terrible that engine would of been fine,if it wasn't for poor machining... wonder if they charged the machine shop for it???
I have to imagine if it were the mistake of a third party machine shop, Kia would have been reimbursed in some way. But if it was an internal, Kia-operated machine shop, then they likely would have had to eat the costs of their own mistake
And you know they didn't put a new engine in any of those ??? All junk yard engines
Shame!
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I have a 2014 base Prius with 113,000 miles on it. You can review it, but you might fall in love with it.
I doubt it