Collapse Safety Ratings

NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Driver FrontPassenger FrontDriver SidePassenger SideRollover
2006 Optima 4-DR w/SAB Early Release****************not tested
NCAP videos are in WMV format.
Mac users can use Flip4Mac.
2006 Optima 4-DR w/SAB Later Release********************not tested
Find something helpful? Spread the word.

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2006 Kia Optima 4-door sedan

Moderate Overlap FrontSmall Overlap DriverSmall Overlap PassengerSide1Rear2Rollover3
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
M Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Not tested. Not tested. A Overall
M Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
A Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
M Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — Applies only to models built after June 2006.

2 — Manual cloth seats AHR mfg after Sept 2005. Applies only to models built after Sep 2005.

3 — Applies only to models built after Sep 2005.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.

Add Your Complaint

Bump the Optima problem graphs up another notch. Get answers and make your voice heard!

Become a Fan & Spread the Word