Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Kia optima has 17 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated that it was discovered t... |
| Aug 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was just driving then noticed lack of acceleration and the engine light flashing. Loosing acceler... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Lights appeared on the dash and the vehicle locked and would not drive. This happened as I was activ... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | UNKNOWN. Vehicle is burning through oil every 1,000 miles or so. Excessive oil consumption which i a... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Sometimes when I drive it will say my forward collision is blocked so it will disable but it normall... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | P1326 code. Check engine light flashing. Is in limp mode with limited power. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was driving down the main street on my way home when my check engine light came on, and my car beg... |
| Feb 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My 2019 KIA optima with 116,021 odometer on mileage. Stop in the middle of High Volume Traffic , Bec... |
| May 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving on the highway and my car started smoking. I got off at the next exit and black smoke ... |
| Sep 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This car was equipped with the theta ll engine and I believe that’s what caused it because it was an... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have had my AC have 4 problems now and continue to have different problems since I bought the car ... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes don't feel right some times when I stop. My passage side seat belt dangs for no reason even w... |
| Aug 28, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehic... |
| Mar 15, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE CARS USB PORT ALWAYS DISCONNECTS FROM THE CELL PHONE CORD. IT CUTS OFF MY SIRISXM AND MAPS. I HA... |
| Feb 17, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN MY PHONE IS PLUGGED INTO THE CHARGER, MY SCREEN WILL GO BLACK ALL OF A SUDDEN, AND I HAVE TO TU... |
| Jan 6, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I'VE HAD THIS CAR GOING ON THREE YEARS SOMETIMES NOT ALL THE TIME I WILL GO TO START IT AND IT WILL ... |
| Jun 26, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I BOUGHT MY 2019 OPTIMA BRAND NEW BACK IN NOVEMBER. IT IS NOW JUNE AND I HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEA... |