We went to great lengths to give the Optima the important safety features you're looking for to help keep you and your family feeling secure.

The Optima earned - five stars - in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA¹) as well as the highest possible rating in front and rear impact tests according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

ADVANCED PROTECTION. Six standard airbags are part of Optima’s advanced supplement restraint system (SRS). This airbag system monitors the severity of an impact, the presence of a front passenger and seat-belt use, and then controls airbag inflation accordingly.²

BETTER STABILITY. Electronic Stability Control† (ESC) provides you with improved directional stability, which helps you maintain control in difficult driving situations. ESC monitors and controls key vehicle functions, such as brake-force pressure, the speed you’re traveling and the direction of the vehicle. It then brakes individual wheels and reduces engine power accordingly to attempt to bring the vehicle back on its intended course.³

IMPROVED TRACTION. The Traction Control System† (TCS) uses speed sensors on each wheel to detect tire spinning when starting out or accelerating. If spinning is detected, the engine power is reduced and/or the brakes are applied until traction returns.³

SMARTER BRAKING SYSTEM. The Brake Assist System† recognizes from the force you apply to the brake pedal if an emergency stop is required, and applies the required braking pressure for a controlled stop.³

SMARTER HEADRESTS. Front active headrests move forward and up to help reduce neck injuries to front occupants in the event of a rear-impact collision.

TIRE CHECK. A Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerts you if one or more of your tires is under-inflated so corrective action can be taken††.

¹ Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). Model tested with side-impact air bags (SABs).

² For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt.

³ Available with the Electronic Stability Control Package.

† Some features are available only as optional equipment.

†† Even with TPMS, always check your tire pressure on a regular basis.