2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Ex — VIN KNAGU4LE7J5021561: IAAI auction history

Name: IAAI auction lot 46526472
Start: 2026-11-05
Location: Los Angeles (ca)

Auction record at a glance

Auction: IAAI · Los Angeles (ca)
Lot number: 46526472
Auction date: November 5, 2026
Status when recorded: For sale
Primary damage: Normal wear
Condition: Starts and drives
Odometer: 109,706 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Gardena, California, USA
Market value: $6,150

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Ex with VIN KNAGU4LE7J5021561, listed as lot 46526472 at the Los Angeles (ca) yard (At The Branch, Gardena, California, USA). 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: Normal wear; running condition: Starts and drives. The odometer reading was 109,706 mi. Listed specifications: White, 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 $6,150. 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 46526472
Los Angeles (ca) · status: For sale
November 5, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive

Specifications

Odometer

109 706 miles

Fuel Type

Hybrid

Drive

FWD

Engine

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

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Sedan

Primary Damage

Normal wear

Condition

Starts and drives

Keys

Yes

Color

White

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 KIA Optima

Decoded from VIN KNAGU4LE7J5021561 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: HEV EX
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 Ex

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When was this 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Ex at IAAI?

The record shows an auction date of November 5, 2026 at Los Angeles (ca), lot 46526472.

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

Primary damage in the record: Normal wear. Running condition: Starts and drives.

Did this 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Ex come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

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Prices

Market Value

$6,150

LocationAt The Branch, Gardena, California, USA

BranchLos Angeles (ca)

Auction

Lot#46526472

Auction DateNovember 5, 2026

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