2016 Kia Optima Lx — VIN KNAGT4L3XG5098726: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Highest recorded bid

$25

as of November 5, 2026

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

Auction: IAAI · Tampa North (fl)
Lot number: 46255929
Auction date: November 5, 2026
Status when recorded: For sale
Primary damage: Mechanical
Condition: Does not start
Odometer: 206,245 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Hudson, Florida, USA
Market value: $2,775

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2016 Kia Optima Lx with VIN KNAGT4L3XG5098726, listed as lot 46255929 at the Tampa North (fl) yard (At The Branch, Hudson, Florida, USA). The highest bid AllCarHistory recorded before the auction closed was $25, captured as of November 5, 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 “For sale”. Primary damage noted by the auction: Mechanical; running condition: Does not start. The odometer reading was 206,245 mi. Listed specifications: White, Sedan, 2.4l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, regular , 185hp engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, FWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $2,775. 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

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November 5, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 46255929
Tampa North (fl) · highest recorded bid $25 · status: For sale
November 5, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive

Specifications

Odometer

206 245 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

FWD

Engine

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

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Sedan

Primary Damage

Mechanical

Condition

Does not start

Keys

Yes

Color

White

Factory data for this VIN: 2016 KIA Optima

Decoded from VIN KNAGT4L3XG5098726 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
Engine: 2.4 L · 4 cylinders · In-Line · 185 hp · Gasoline
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Manufacturer: KIA Corporation
Assembly plant: Kia Motors Corporation, Hwasung, South Korea

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

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2016 KIA Optima

The NHTSA database lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 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 18V907000 · 2018-12-19
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 during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Campaign 17V007000 · 2017-01-06
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.
Campaign 16V705000 · 2016-10-03
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.
Campaign 16V231000 · 2016-04-21
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.

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 — 2016 Kia Optima Lx

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 (For 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 2016 Kia Optima Lx at IAAI?

The record shows an auction date of November 5, 2026 at Tampa North (fl), lot 46255929.

What damage is recorded on this 2016 Kia Optima Lx?

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

Did this 2016 Kia Optima Lx come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

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Prices

Highest recorded bid

$25

as of November 5, 2026

Market Value

$2,775

LocationAt The Branch, Hudson, Florida, USA

BranchTampa North (fl)

Auction

Lot#46255929

Auction DateNovember 5, 2026

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