Kia Optima / K5 History
Catalog record
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The Optima reached the US for the 2001 model year as Kia's mid-size sedan, initially a conservative alternative to the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. The dramatically redesigned 2011 third-generation Optima — with sharp, Audi-influenced lines by designer Peter Schreyer — was the car that repositioned Kia as a design brand.
The Optima name ran through the 2020 model year before Kia renamed the car the K5 for 2021 with a more powerful, platform-updated redesign. US production of the K5 at Kia's Georgia plant ended after the 2024 model year as the factory shifted focus to the Telluride and EVs.
Documented parts references
Parts references for Kia Optima / K5. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
Kia OPTIMA · 2017 · L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
This reference uses only the literal 2017 WIX catalog description. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering; no equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is established by this record.
Catalog VIN code: 6. Its position has not been verified; do not identify the engine from this character alone.
This is the catalog OPTIMA block only. It does not establish an application for a different K5-named vehicle or a Plug-in Hybrid; no trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 394 / printed page 393; 2017 Kia OPTIMA; catalog heading OPTIMA; engine description L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo; Oil column; VIN column 6; position not verified; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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Kia OPTIMA · 2017 · L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
This reference uses only the literal 2017 WIX catalog description. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering; no equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is established by this record.
Catalog VIN code: 6. Its position has not been verified; do not identify the engine from this character alone.
This is the catalog OPTIMA block only. It does not establish an application for a different K5-named vehicle or a Plug-in Hybrid; no trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WA10301
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 394 / printed page 393; 2017 Kia OPTIMA; catalog heading OPTIMA; engine description L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo; Air column; VIN column 6; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia OPTIMA L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
Kia OPTIMA · 2017 · L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
This reference uses only the literal 2017 WIX catalog description. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering; no equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is established by this record.
Catalog VIN code: 6. Its position has not been verified; do not identify the engine from this character alone.
This is the catalog OPTIMA block only. It does not establish an application for a different K5-named vehicle or a Plug-in Hybrid; no trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WP10275
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 394 / printed page 393; 2017 Kia OPTIMA; catalog heading OPTIMA; engine description L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo; Cabin Air column; VIN column 6; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia OPTIMA L4 1.6L 1591CC 97CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
Kia OPTIMA · 2017 · L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
This reference uses only the literal 2017 WIX catalog description. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering; no equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is established by this record.
Catalog VIN code: 6. Its position has not been verified; do not identify the engine from this character alone.
This is the catalog OPTIMA block only. It does not establish an application for a different K5-named vehicle or a Plug-in Hybrid; no trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 394 / printed page 393; 2017 Kia OPTIMA; catalog heading OPTIMA; engine description L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo; Oil column; VIN column 6; position not verified; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia OPTIMA L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
Kia OPTIMA · 2017 · L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
This reference uses only the literal 2017 WIX catalog description. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering; no equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is established by this record.
Catalog VIN code: 6. Its position has not been verified; do not identify the engine from this character alone.
This is the catalog OPTIMA block only. It does not establish an application for a different K5-named vehicle or a Plug-in Hybrid; no trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WA10301
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 394 / printed page 393; 2017 Kia OPTIMA; catalog heading OPTIMA; engine description L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo; Air column; VIN column 6; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia OPTIMA L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
Kia OPTIMA · 2017 · L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
This reference uses only the literal 2017 WIX catalog description. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering; no equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is established by this record.
Catalog VIN code: 6. Its position has not been verified; do not identify the engine from this character alone.
This is the catalog OPTIMA block only. It does not establish an application for a different K5-named vehicle or a Plug-in Hybrid; no trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WP10275
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 394 / printed page 393; 2017 Kia OPTIMA; catalog heading OPTIMA; engine description L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo; Cabin Air column; VIN column 6; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia OPTIMA L4 2.0L 1998cc 122 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
Kia OPTIMA · 2017 · L4 2.4L 2359cc · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.4L 2359cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
This reference uses only the literal 2017 WIX catalog description. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering; no equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is established by this record.
Catalog VIN code: 7. Its position has not been verified; do not identify the engine from this character alone.
This is the catalog OPTIMA block only. It does not establish an application for a different K5-named vehicle or a Plug-in Hybrid; no trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 394 / printed page 393; 2017 Kia OPTIMA; catalog heading OPTIMA; engine description L4 2.4L 2359cc; Oil column; VIN column 7; position not verified; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia OPTIMA L4 2.4L 2359cc: Search this part on Amazon
Kia OPTIMA · 2017 · L4 2.4L 2359cc · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.4L 2359cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
This reference uses only the literal 2017 WIX catalog description. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering; no equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is established by this record.
Catalog VIN code: 7. Its position has not been verified; do not identify the engine from this character alone.
This is the catalog OPTIMA block only. It does not establish an application for a different K5-named vehicle or a Plug-in Hybrid; no trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WA10127
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 394 / printed page 393; 2017 Kia OPTIMA; catalog heading OPTIMA; engine description L4 2.4L 2359cc; Air column; VIN column 7; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia OPTIMA L4 2.4L 2359cc: Search this part on Amazon
Kia OPTIMA · 2017 · L4 2.4L 2359cc · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.4L 2359cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
This reference uses only the literal 2017 WIX catalog description. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering; no equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is established by this record.
Catalog VIN code: 7. Its position has not been verified; do not identify the engine from this character alone.
This is the catalog OPTIMA block only. It does not establish an application for a different K5-named vehicle or a Plug-in Hybrid; no trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WP10275
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 394 / printed page 393; 2017 Kia OPTIMA; catalog heading OPTIMA; engine description L4 2.4L 2359cc; Cabin Air column; VIN column 7; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia OPTIMA L4 2.4L 2359cc: Search this part on Amazon
Generations
Third generation (Optima TF) · TF
The breakthrough design by Peter Schreyer that repositioned Kia as a style leader (US 2011–2015).
Fifth generation (K5 DL3) · DL3
Renamed the K5 with AWD availability and a turbocharged GT version (US 2021–2024).
Body styles
- Sedan
Notable special editions & performance variants
Optima/K5 GT
The turbocharged performance variant of the mid-size sedan — 245 hp and sport-tuned suspension.
Optima Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Optima, offered across the third and fourth generations.
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