2019 Kia Optima reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Kia Optima — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 307
- 260 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 84 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 30 reported crashes · 22 injuries · 9 fires
What owners report fails — 2019 Kia Optima
- ENGINE 84
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 38
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS 28
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21
- SERVICE BRAKES 18
1 recall on record for the 2019 Kia Optima
- NHTSA 19V539000 · 2019 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC E Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Kia Optima units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Kia Optima reliable?
NHTSA has 307 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Kia Optima and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (84 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Kia Optima units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Optima?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (84), unknown or other (38), forward collision avoidance: warnings (28), electrical system (21). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Kia Optima?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.