This page lists 30 drivetrain parts for the 2016 Kia Optima, across 4 part types, covering all 4 engine options (1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 and 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS). Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 2016 Kia Optima, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are CV Axle (26 parts), CV Joint Boot (2 parts) and CV Intermediate Shaft (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 2016 Kia Optima was sold with 4 engines. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 28 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
8 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2016 Kia Optima, led by TRAKMOTIVE (9 parts), GSP (8 parts) and TOP NOTCH (7 parts), plus 5 more brands.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2016 Kia Optima. 7 parts have it, including GSP NCV75117 (CV Axle) and TOP NOTCH TN60188 (CV Axle). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | NCV75117 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN60188 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN60287 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | TN60175 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | TN60169 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.4L L4 | KA8125 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, 2.4L L4 | KA8128 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | HY8449A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | KA8065A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftVIN 2, 8th digit | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 663827 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | NCV75118 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV75109 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV75110 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV75078 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV71001K | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | NCV37069 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftHybrid or Hybrid EX or Hybrid EX Premium | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | NCV37070 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightHybrid or Hybrid EX or Hybrid EX Premium | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | TN60291 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TN60038 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftHybrid or Hybrid EX or Hybrid EX Premium | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TN60039 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightHybrid or Hybrid EX or Hybrid EX Premium | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | HY86028 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | HY86036 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | KA8129 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | KA8126 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | HY8226 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftVIN D | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | HY8233 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightVIN D | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
26 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2016 Kia Optima, from GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands. GSP NCV75117 carries the "Popular" badge. The notes list position, dimensions and spec qualifiers wherever the manufacturer distinguishes between variants.
CV Intermediate Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | HY3535 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.
This group shows a single part: TRAKMOTIVE HY3535.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2016 Optima engines | 1032818 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Optima engines | DX859 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
2 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2016 Kia Optima, from BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2016 Optima.
This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1032818 and MEVOTECH DX859.
Drive Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKOJA Fits: 2.4L L4 | A539909 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Leftwith OE No. 49500D4200 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.
This group shows a single part: ACKOJA A539909.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2016 Kia Optima
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2016 Kia Optima?
Our catalog currently lists 30 drivetrain parts for the 2016 Kia Optima across 4 subcategories and 8 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 drivetrain parts differ between 2016 Kia Optima engines?
Some do. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 28 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. 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 drivetrain problems on a 2016 Kia Optima?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
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 torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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