Sample photo · we send photos of your exact unit before it ships1 / 52012 Kia Optima engine
2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline
- Size
- 2.4L
- VIN code
- D · digit 8
- SKU
- TF-E054705
Your price
$2,099
3-mo warranty
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Order this unit · $2,099Check out onlineIncluded in every price
- Donor-vehicle OEM unit
- Inspected & tested
- VIN-matched before it ships
- Photos for your approval
- 3-month warranty
- Free freight to repair shops
One upfront price · no hidden fees · card payments only
Does this fit my vehicle?
Instant check from your VIN. A specialist confirms fitment before anything ships.
Delivery estimate
Usually 5–7 business days by freight, with tracking by text.
- 3-month warrantyFree pickup & replacement if defective
- Tracked freight deliveryFree to repair shops, lower 48
- Photos before it shipsApprove your exact unit
- (904) 481-5300Parts specialists · Mon–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM ET
What happens after you order
Nothing ships until you've seen it.
- 1VIN verificationWe match the engine code to your VIN before anything is pulled.
- 2Final inspectionCompression tested and checked for leaks, cracks and damage.
- 3Clean & prepPressure washed, drained for freight and strapped to a pallet.
- 4Photo approvalPhotos of your exact unit and its mileage are texted to you.
- 5Ship & trackFreight tracking by text. Arrives around Thu, Nov 19 – Mon, Nov 23.
About this engine
Used OEM engine for the 2012 Kia Optima (2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline). Inspected, tested and photographed before it ships, and checked against your VIN. Each mileage option is priced to the donor vehicle.
What's included
- Block, heads, crankshaft and internal moving parts
- Courtesy bolt-ons as removed from the donor (not warrantied)
- Drained for freight — refill at installation
How we prep it
- Compression tested and inspected
- Mileage recorded from the donor vehicle
- Strapped to a pallet and photographed
- Matched to your VIN before dispatch
Specifications
- Part
- Used OEM engine
- Year
- 2012
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Engine spec
- 2.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid), gasoline
- Engine size
- 2.4L
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- VIN engine code
- D (VIN digit 8)
- Availability
- 3 units in stock, 72,000–99,000 miles
- Donor mileage
- 99,000 mi · 86,000 mi · 72,000 mi
- Same unit fits
- 6 model years (2011–2016)
- Warranty
- 3 months, parts
- Condition
- Used OEM, pulled from a donor vehicle — not a rebuild
- Inspection
- Compression tested, inspected and VIN-matched
- Photos
- Of your exact unit, before it ships
- Shipping
- Strapped and wrapped on a pallet · free freight to repair shops
- SKU
- TF-E054705
Make sure it fits
Your VIN is on the driver-side dashboard, the door-jamb sticker, and your registration and insurance card.
Engine code: character 8 of your VIN should be D for this unit.
The same 2.4L engine (VIN code D) fits
A unit from any of these Kia Optima years can go in your vehicle when the VIN code matches.
Kia Optima engines by year
20 model years listed · $580 – $5,299
Installation checklist
These steps protect your engine and keep your warranty valid.
- 01Have it installed by a qualified mechanic and keep the receipt.
- 02Replace oil, oil filter and coolant at installation.
- 03Check and replace the radiator, thermostat and water pump where needed.
- 04Transfer or replace sensors, belts, hoses, gaskets and seals.
- 05Prime the oil system before first start; check for leaks and warning lights.
Warranty & delivery
3-month warranty
- Internal mechanical defects covered
- Claim within 90 days of delivery
- Free pickup and replacement, or a refund
- Labor, towing and fluids not covered
Usually 5–7 business days
- Palletized freight, tracking by text
- Free to repair shops in the lower 48
- Home delivery quoted before it ships
- Inspect before signing for it
Questions about this engine
Will this engine fit my 2012 Kia Optima?+
This unit is VIN code D at digit 8. If character 8 of your VIN matches, it's the right engine. Use the fit check on this page, and a specialist confirms it before shipping.
How is the mileage determined?+
Mileage comes from the donor vehicle's odometer and is printed on your quote and invoice.
Can I see photos of the actual unit?+
Yes. Ask by text or chat and we'll send photos of your exact unit before it ships. Photos on this page are samples.
Is labor covered by the warranty?+
No. The 3-month warranty covers the part against internal mechanical defects. If it fails, we pick it up and ship a replacement at our cost, or refund you.
How long does delivery take?+
Usually 5–7 days by freight. Estimated delivery for an order today: Thu, Nov 19 – Mon, Nov 23. Free to repair shops in the lower 48; home delivery is quoted by text.
Can I return it if I change my mind?+
All sales are final unless something goes wrong with the part, so check fit and ask for photos before you pay.
Still unsure? Text (847) 929-8737 — we reply in minutes.
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