Kia Optima wiper blade sizes by year
The Kia Optima wiper blade sizes changed across the 2010–2020 range — 2 different front blade patterns appear in checked records. Select your exact year below to see the confirmed driver and passenger sizes.
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Rear | Connector | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2019 | 26" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2018 | 26" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2017 | 26" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2016 | 24" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2015 | 24" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2014 | 24" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2013 | 24" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2012 | 24" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2011 | 24" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2010 | 24" | 18" | No rear wiper blade | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
Rear shows a size only when checked sources support that exact model year. Otherwise it stays marked Unverified.
Kia Optima blade size changes by year
Blade sizes changed 1 time across the covered range — 2010–2016: 24"″ driver / 18"″ passenger; 2017–2020: 26"″ driver / 18"″ passenger.
Use the rows below to compare the listed Kia Optima blade patterns. Open a year link for the source notes before buying.
Before choosing a Kia Optima year
Use the year row first. The exact year page has the source notes for that record.
Listed years show no rear wiper blade.
Connector values appear only when checked for that exact year.
Do not use this model hub as the final purchase record. Open the exact year page first.
Kia Optima wiper blades — frequently asked questions
- What size wiper blades does the Kia Optima take?
- The Kia Optima wiper blade sizes changed across the 2010–2020 range. The most recent listed year uses a 26"″ driver and 18"″ passenger blade. Find your exact year in the table and open the year page to confirm before ordering.
- Are the driver and passenger wiper blades the same size on the Kia Optima?
- No. The checked records show the Kia Optima uses a 26" driver-side blade and a 18" passenger-side blade — the driver side is 8″ longer. Always buy the correct size for each side; a set labelled "driver and passenger" covers both.
- Does the Kia Optima have a rear wiper blade?
- Checked sources show the Kia Optima does not have a rear wiper blade across the listed years. This is confirmed by source evidence, not assumed.
- What connector type does the Kia Optima use?
- Checked records for the Kia Optima show: 9 X 3 Hook. Connector data appears only when a checked source supports it for that specific year. Confirm the connector type on the exact year page before buying, especially if you're switching between blade styles.
- Can I use any wiper blade brand on my Kia Optima?
- Blade size determines physical fit, not brand. Any replacement blade matching the checked driver and passenger lengths for your exact year will fit the windshield. Confirm the connector type before ordering — some blade styles require an adapter that may or may not be included.
Look up a specific Kia Optima year
Select a model year to open the exact checked fitment record before choosing replacement blades.