Rear window replacement for your 2011–2015 Kia Optima — instant quote and booking from your home, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £691 — £691 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £691 — £691 | 1 variant | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £691 — £691 | 1 variant | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £691 — £691 | 1 variant | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £691 — £691 | 1 variant | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £385 — £385 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £385 — £385 | 1 variant | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £385 — £385 | 1 variant | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £385 — £385 | 1 variant | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £385 — £385 | 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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Booking your rear-window replacement is a simple four-step process.
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.
Receive an instant quote and book your preferred time (mobile at your address or workshop visit).
Our partner fitter will confirm your appointment and run a parts check to ensure the correct antenna-equipped glass is in stock.
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.
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.
Your replacement is covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
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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.
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.
On the Kia Optima: fitted on 1 of the 2 rear window variants we list (50%); model years 2011–2015.
An aerial laminated into the rear glass for radio and GPS reception; your replacement must include the matching antenna configuration to restore signal.
Confirmed during the quote process — your Optima's antenna element is documented in our parts check.
On the Kia Optima: fitted on 1 of the 2 rear window variants we list (50%); model years 2011–2015.
A subtle green tint applied to the rear glass as part of the factory specification, helping to reduce solar glare and heat.
Visible when you look carefully at the rear window in bright light — your replacement will match this tint. Confirmed during the quote.
On the Kia Optima: fitted on 1 of the 2 rear window variants we list (50%); model years 2016–2020.
Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
On the Kia Optima: fitted on 1 of the 2 rear window variants we list (50%); model years 2011–2015.
Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
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.
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 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.
On the Kia Optima: fitted on 1 of the 2 rear window variants we list (50%); model years 2011–2015.
The rear glass absorbs the Sun's infrared rays to reduce cabin heat and improve air-conditioning efficiency.
A premium feature on your Optima — the glass works invisibly in the background. Your replacement will carry the same solar-control coating.
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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