NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2012 Optima 4 DR FWD

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
***
Side Passenger
*****
Side Pole
*****
Rollover
*****
NCAP 2012 Kia Optima front crash test photoNCAP 2012 Kia Optima side crash test photoNCAP 2012 Kia Optima side pole crash test photo

2012 Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
***
Side Passenger
*****
Side Pole
*****
Rollover
*****

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2012 Kia Optima 4-door sedan

2012 Kia Optima 4-door sedan Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
A Overall
M Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Hip/Thigh Injury
G Lower Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating
G Overall
A Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G 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 »
Rear Rating1
G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating
G Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — Power Leatherette seat (4-way HR).

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.