Are you researching the belt or chain in a Kia Optima? On this page, we'll list the belt or chain for the 20 years of data we have for the Kia Optima - from 2001 to the most recent model in 2020.
Kia Optima Belt Or Chain by Year
2020 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2020 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2019 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2019 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2018 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2018 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2017 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2017 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2016 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2016 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2015 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2015 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2014 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2014 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2013 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2013 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2012 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2012 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2011 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2011 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2010 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2010 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2009 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2009 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2008 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2008 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2007 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2007 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2006 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2006 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2005 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2005 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2004 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2004 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2004 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2003 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2003 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2003 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2002 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2002 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2002 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.4L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2001 Kia Optima Belt Or Chain
All 2001 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.