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Kia Optima rear window replacement — booked online.
Rear window replacement for your 2011–2015 Kia Optima — instant quote and booking from your home, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Prices from £420 to £420
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Kia Optima rear window price, by year
Rear-window pricing for your Optima is driven primarily by the integrated antenna element that must be present in the replacement glass. Sourcing the correct antenna-equipped variant is the main cost factor. Glass quality and whether you choose OE (dealer-stamped) or aftermarket equivalents also influence the final price.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2011 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Optimas can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Kia Optima rear window replacement
Booking your rear-window replacement is a simple four-step process.
- 1
Answer a short online quiz to confirm your Optima's year and specifications — the quiz takes under a minute and identifies which rear-window variant you need.
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Receive an instant quote and book your preferred time (mobile at your address or workshop visit).
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Our partner fitter will confirm your appointment and run a parts check to ensure the correct antenna-equipped glass is in stock.
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On the day, your fitter will remove the shattered rear window, clear accessible glass shards, and fit the replacement — typically 30–60 minutes of their time.
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Your fitter will confirm the drive-away time before you leave. Small glass shards can lodge in hard-to-reach places; we recommend a professional interior valet afterwards for a thorough clean.
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Your replacement is covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
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Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Optima?
Rear-window replacement on your 2011–2015 Optima can be done either at your home (mobile appointment) or at a workshop, whichever suits you best. Since this generation predates ADAS, there's no calibration work required. Most customers choose mobile fitting for convenience. The fitter will confirm your choice and any site-specific needs (weather, access to a power source for shard cleanup) when you book.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Optima have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Antenna1
2011–2015An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Green1
2011–2015Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
How to tell
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Replacement impact
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Heated Rear Windscreen1
2011–2015Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Solar Control1
2011–2015Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Replacement impact
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
About the Kia Optima
The Kia Optima saloon, produced between 2011 and 2015, features a rear window engineered with integrated heating and antenna elements to support radio and GPS reception. This rear glass is a key component of your vehicle's thermal comfort and connectivity.
When replacing your Optima's rear window, the replacement glass must match these factory specifications — including the antenna configuration — to restore full functionality. Early Optima models (2011–2015) predate Kia's ADAS era, so rear-window replacement is straightforward and doesn't involve calibration work.
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