2018 Kia Optima S — VIN 5XXGT4L38JG235913: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Highest recorded bid

$25

as of November 1, 2026

Bid visible before the auction closed; not a confirmed final sale price.

Auction: IAAI · Miami-north (fl)
Lot number: 46198674
Auction date: November 5, 2026
Status when recorded: On sale
Primary damage: Normal wear
Condition: Does not start
Odometer: 178,474 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Southwest Ranch, Florida, USA
Market value: $4,850

AllCarHistory keeps 1 photo of this lot. Auction sites remove listing photos after the sale; these copies stay here.

Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2018 Kia Optima S with VIN 5XXGT4L38JG235913, listed as lot 46198674 at the Miami-north (fl) yard (At The Branch, Southwest Ranch, Florida, USA). The highest bid AllCarHistory recorded before the auction closed was $25, captured as of November 1, 2026; this is not a confirmed final sale price, and auction fees, transport and repairs are not included. The auction was scheduled for November 5, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was "On sale". Primary damage noted by the auction: Normal wear; running condition: Does not start. The odometer reading was 178,474 mi. Listed specifications: Red, Sedan, 2.4l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, 185hp engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, FWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $4,850. AllCarHistory does not sell vehicles and does not take bids: the data above is a snapshot of the IAAI listing, kept so that buyers, importers and insurers can check this VIN's auction history later. Compare it with the photos in the gallery and with other Kia Optima lots in the archive before relying on it.

Auction history

Every dated event we hold for this VIN. AllCarHistory records what the auction listing showed; it does not confirm a completed sale.

November 1, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive
November 5, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 46198674
Miami-north (fl) · highest recorded bid $25 · status: On sale

Specifications

Odometer

178 474 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

FWD

Engine

2.4l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, 185hp

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Sedan

Primary Damage

Normal wear

Condition

Does not start

Keys

Yes

Color

Red

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 KIA Optima

Decoded from VIN 5XXGT4L38JG235913 with the NHTSA vPIC database of the US Department of Transportation. This is how the car left the factory, not its present condition.

Trim / series: LX
Body class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Seat rows: 2
Drive type: FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 2.4 L · 4 cylinders · 185 hp · Gasoline
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Manufacturer: KIA Georgia, INC
Assembly plant: Georgia, United States (USA)

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Blind spot monitoring
Backup camera
Parking assist
Tire pressure monitoring

Airbags: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st and 2nd Rows; Driver Seat Only

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2018 KIA Optima

The NHTSA database lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 KIA Optima (checked 2026-10-25). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

Campaign 23V594000 · 2023-08-24
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."
Campaign 18V161000 · 2018-03-08
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

To see whether a recall is still open on this exact car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Conclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions - 2018 Kia Optima S

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

Was this Kia sold, and is $25 the final price?

We do not know whether the lot sold. AllCarHistory records the highest bid visible before the auction closed ($25) and the lot status at that moment (On sale). The final hammer price, if there was one, is known only to IAAI and the buyer, and fees, transport and repairs are extra.

When was this 2018 Kia Optima S at IAAI?

The record shows an auction date of November 5, 2026 at Miami-north (fl), lot 46198674. The data on this page was captured as of November 1, 2026.

What damage is recorded on this 2018 Kia Optima S?

Primary damage in the record: Normal wear. Running condition: Does not start.

Did this 2018 Kia Optima S come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

A history card for this lot: photos, damage, mileage and the prices from the Copart or IAAI record. The purchase itself is handled on the auction platform or with a seller.

Prices

Highest recorded bid

$25

as of November 1, 2026

Market Value

$4,850

LocationAt The Branch, Southwest Ranch, Florida, USA

BranchMiami-north (fl)

Auction

Lot#46198674

Auction DateNovember 5, 2026

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