58 Belt drive parts are listed for the 2016 Kia Optima, in 5 part types, covering all 4 engine options (1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 and 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 2016 Kia Optima, the belt drive system spins the accessories — serpentine and V-belts, tensioners, idlers and pulleys. Most of the listed parts are Belt (34 parts), Belt Tensioner (11 parts) and Idler Pulley (9 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.
The 2016 Kia Optima was sold with 4 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
11 brands supply belt drive parts for the 2016 Kia Optima, led by DAYCO (13 parts), CONTINENTAL (11 parts) and GATES (10 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2016 Kia Optima. 13 parts have it, including BANDO 6PK1255 (Belt) and GATES 39401 (Belt Tensioner). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Belt
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAYCO Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 5060495DR | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Drive Rite®Serpentine | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 495K6 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Multi V-BeltSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 835K6 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Multi V-BeltSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | SK060494 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Serpentine | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANDO Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4, 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 6PK1255 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rib Quantity: 6 | View on Amazon |
| BANDO Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 6PK1010A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Aramid Cord BeltRib Quantity: 6 | View on Amazon |
| BANDO Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 3PK796F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RIB ACE Fit Stretch BeltRib Quantity: 3 | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 5060495 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Serpentine | View on Amazon |
| GATES Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | K060494 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Micro-V | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 6K494 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 3K303SF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldStretch Fit | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 6K396A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| BANDO Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 7PK970 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rib Quantity: 7 | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 6PK1256 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Metric LineSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 4060495 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Multi V-BeltSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 4030317S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Multi V-Belt Stretch Belt | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 4060837 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Multi V-BeltSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 4060397F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Multi V-Belt Reinforced BeltSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 6PK2120 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Metric LineSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 3PK794EE | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ELA® Stretch BeltSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | A060398 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Serpentine | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | K030303SF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Premium OE Stretch Fit Micro-V Belt | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | K060396A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Micro-V | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANDO Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 6PK1255 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rib Quantity: 6 | View on Amazon |
| BANDO Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 6PK1010A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Aramid Cord BeltRib Quantity: 6 | View on Amazon |
| BANDO Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 3PK796F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RIB ACE Fit Stretch BeltRib Quantity: 3 | View on Amazon |
| BANDO Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 7PK970 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rib Quantity: 7 | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 4030310S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Multi V-Belt Stretch Belt | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 4070381F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Multi V-Belt Reinforced BeltSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 3PK784EE | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ELA® Stretch BeltSerpentine | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | A070382 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Serpentine | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | K070381EMD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | E-Start Micro-V | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | K030308SF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Premium OE Stretch Fit Micro-V BeltRequires Installation Tool | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | K070381EST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | E-Start Micro-V | View on Amazon |
This table covers the serpentine and accessory belts that drive the front accessories. Typical signs include squeal on cold start, cracks across the ribs, or glazing on the back of the belt. A new belt on a worn tensioner will squeal within weeks — spin the idlers by hand while the belt is off.
34 Belt parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 7 brands — BANDO, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is BANDO 6PK1255. They are grouped as Economy and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 19 parts from CONTINENTAL, BANDO, DAYCO and 2 other brands.
Belt Removal / Installation Tool
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAYCO Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 93875 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | For Water Pump Belt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Belt Removal / Installation tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes.
One part is listed for the 2016 Kia Optima — DAYCO 93875.
Belt Tensioner
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 39401 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Alternator | View on Amazon |
| GATES Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 38780 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Alternator - Left Side | View on Amazon |
| LITENS Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 999693A | 🇺🇸 US | OuterOE# 25281-2G663 (Clockwise arrow On part) | View on Amazon |
| ACKOJA Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | A529704 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Fits SXL Modelor SX Limited or SX Modelwith OE No. 252822G000 | View on Amazon |
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 49870 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Multi-V or Smooth Pulley | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 89751 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| DAYCO Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 89745 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 89746 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 38781 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Alternator Side | View on Amazon |
| LITENS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4, 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 999668A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| LITENS Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 999692A | 🇺🇸 US | InnerOE# 25281-2G652 / 25281-2G653 (Counterclockwise arrow On part) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the automatic tensioners that hold belt tension. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or a damper that no longer holds the arm. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage; the labor overlaps almost entirely.
11 Belt Tensioner parts are listed for the 2016 Kia Optima, from GATES, LITENS, DAYCO and 2 other brands. GATES 39401 carries the "Popular" badge.
Idler Pulley
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 419609 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SmoothO.D.: 90 | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | SKAPV2666 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Smooth | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 36419 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | DRIVE BELT | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 50033 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SmoothIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 89018 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SmoothIdler Assembly | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 36419 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Smooth | View on Amazon |
| LITENS Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 900512A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Smooth | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 50112 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Multi-VGrooved | View on Amazon |
| LITENS Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 900712A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Grooved | View on Amazon |
This table covers the idler pulleys the belt wraps around. Typical signs include a chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that feels rough or has play. Replace a noisy idler with the belt — the labor is already paid for.
9 Idler Pulley parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 7 brands — CONTINENTAL, LITENS, DORMAN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is CONTINENTAL 50033.
The Economy section lists 3 options from DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER — the catalog's value-priced group. DORMAN 419609 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO, GATES and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is CONTINENTAL 50033.
2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Part numbers include CONTINENTAL 50033, DORMAN 419609 and SKP SKAPV2666, among others listed above.
Tensioner Pulley
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | SK89161 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Smooth | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAYCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 89161 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Smooth | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 89815 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Smooth | View on Amazon |
This table covers the pulleys on the tensioner arm. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt.
3 Tensioner Pulley parts are listed for the 2016 Kia Optima, from DAYCO and SKP.
Economy: 1 part, from SKP. A representative part number is SKP SK89161.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from DAYCO. DAYCO 89161 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: SKP SK89161, DAYCO 89161 and DAYCO 89815.
Buying Belt Drive Parts for a 2016 Kia Optima
On this vehicle, the belt drive system spins the accessories — serpentine and V-belts, tensioners, idlers and pulleys.
- Match the engine first. Every belt drive part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the tensioner and idler pulleys with any belt at higher mileage — the labor overlaps almost entirely.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Belt and Belt Tensioner .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many belt drive parts fit the 2016 Kia Optima?
Our catalog currently lists 58 belt drive parts for the 2016 Kia Optima across 5 subcategories and 11 brands, covering all 4 engine options (1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 and 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do belt drive parts differ between 2016 Kia Optima engines?
Yes. Every belt drive part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of belt drive problems on a 2016 Kia Optima?
Common symptoms include squealing on cold start, a belt that shows cracking or glazing, or an accessory that slows under load. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the tensioner and idler pulleys with any belt at higher mileage — the labor overlaps almost entirely.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Kia Optima was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Kia Optima?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then a new belt on a worn tensioner will squeal within weeks — check tensioner damping and idler bearings while the belt is off. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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