Kia Optima Engines
The Kia Optima spans 2 engine codes in our range, which is why the model name on its own is not enough to order from. Two Optimas of the same year can take different engines. Send your rego or VIN and we will pin down which one yours needs.
What applies to this model
Engine codes used in the Optima
These are the codes we supply that are commonly fitted to the Optima. Build year and variant decide which one yours takes. Yours is confirmed from the rego or VIN.
Three things worth knowing
Identifying the right engine
With 2 codes in play, the rego or VIN is the only reliable way to order. This is the single most common cause of the wrong engine arriving.
What it costs
Reconditioned from $3,600 with GST included, or $4,600 supplied and fitted at Hallam. The difference is the flat $1,000 fitting rate.
What this sedan is used for
Sedans in this range are usually well out of warranty by the time an engine is in question, which changes the maths.
Where the Optima sits now
The Optima was replaced in Kia’s range, so the ones still running are out of warranty and judged commercially.
Sedans in this range are usually well out of warranty by the time an engine is in question, which changes the maths.
Where to go next
Optima engine problems
Symptoms Optima owners report and what they usually point to.
Common problems PricesEngine prices
Every code we stock with the engine-only and fitted price, GST included.
View prices ServiceSupply and fit
Engine supplied and fitted at Hallam for a flat $1,000.
Supply and fitCommon questions
Which engine does my Kia Optima have?
It depends on the build. The Optima spans G4KH, G4KJ in our range. We identify the exact code from your rego or VIN rather than the model name.
How much is an Optima engine?
From $3,600 for the reconditioned engine with GST included, or $4,600 supplied and fitted at our Hallam workshop. The exact figure depends on which code your vehicle takes.
Is a brand-new engine available?
Yes for the codes this model uses that we list new, and the price list shows the brand-new and the reconditioned price side by side. Where a code is reconditioned only, the engine page says so.
Can my own mechanic fit it?
Yes, and most interstate customers do exactly that. We crate the engine and freight it to their workshop anywhere in Australia.
Will you beat another quote on an Optima engine?
Yes, by five per cent, provided it is an itemised written quote for identical work from a legitimate workshop.
Get a Kia Optima engine price
Send your rego or VIN and we will confirm the engine code and the exact figure with GST.