2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium — VIN KNAGT4LE5J5021738: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Auction: IAAI · North Hollywood (ca)
Lot number: 46440788
Status when recorded: For sale
Primary damage: Front end
Condition: Does not start
Odometer: 84,692 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Los Angeles, USA
Market value: $7,538

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium with VIN KNAGT4LE5J5021738, listed as lot 46440788 at the North Hollywood (ca) yard (At The Branch, Los Angeles, USA). The lot status at the time of recording was “For sale”. Primary damage noted by the auction: Front end; running condition: Does not start. The odometer reading was 84,692 mi. Listed specifications: Black, Sedan, 2.0l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, regular , 154hp engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, FWD, Hybrid. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $7,538. 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 9, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 46440788
North Hollywood (ca) · status: For sale
November 9, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive

Specifications

Odometer

84 692 miles

Fuel Type

Hybrid

Drive

FWD

Engine

2.0l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, regular , 154hp

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Sedan

Primary Damage

Front end

Condition

Does not start

Keys

Yes

Color

Black

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 KIA Optima

Decoded from VIN KNAGT4LE5J5021738 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: Premium
Body class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Seat rows: 2
Drive type: FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 2.0 L · 4 cylinders · 154 hp · Gasoline
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Manufacturer: KIA Corporation
Assembly plant: Hwasung, South Korea

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Backup camera
Tire pressure monitoring
Keyless ignition

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 Hybrid Premium

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

What damage is recorded on this 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium?

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

Did this 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

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Prices

Market Value

$7,538

LocationAt The Branch, Los Angeles, USA

BranchNorth Hollywood (ca)

Auction

Lot#46440788

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