Auctioned Sep 18, 2026
2012 Kia Optima GLS
Sedan · 2.4L
Lender
Excelsior I Inc Dba Cnac Of
Printed as “EXCELSIOR I INC DBA CNAC OF CO”
A lender's lien survives the sale. Unless the loan is paid off, the lender can repossess the car from whoever buys it.
Friday, September 18, 2026
10:00 AM · Five J's, Bronx
Lot 21
Cash only, sold as is, no keys or test drives, and the car must leave the yard by 5pm. Sales can be cancelled if the owner pays first.
5 NHTSA recalls for this model year.
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Specifications
Decoded from the VIN by NHTSA.
- VIN
- 5XXGN4A79CG039241
- Model year
- 2012
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Trim
- GLS
- Body
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine
- 2.4L
- Fuel
- Gas
- Doors
- 4
- Built in
- United States (Usa)
- Plate
- TCW846 (SC)
Auction history
Listed in one notice. The lender field is shown as each notice printed it.
Five J's, Bronx
Lot 21
Recalls for the 2012 Kia Optima
NHTSA lists recalls by model year, not by car. Whether this car's were fixed is on NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Control Unit/ModuleCampaign 23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023 · Park outside
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Structure · Body · Roof And PillarsCampaign 22V560000 · Aug 1, 2022
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.