Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Kia optima has 56 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
56
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | ENGINE | I purchased a used 2019 Kia Optima from a dealership in January 2025 with 103,000 miles. 11 months ... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was ... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Red oil light came on along with check engine light took to shop got oil change and they test pressu... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | ENGINE | I recently had the engine replaced less than a year ago due to an engine recall on this model car, t... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was previously r... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased this vehicle on [XXX], with approximately 170,150 miles. On [XXX], during a routine oil ... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Over the past couple years, the check engine light has came on and I immediately had a mechanic look... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ENGINE | I am the owner of a 2019 Kia Optima FE with the 2.4L GDI engine (Theta II). Despite following a cons... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Engine seizures. |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine appears to be consuming an abnormal amount of oil. There are no visible leaks or external... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving in the rain on the highway and engine light started flashing! |
| Mar 31, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Oil is getting into cylinders causing spark plugs to misfire. Very high oil consumption so I have to... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2019 Kia Optima purchased brand new. Kia released a service bulletin on 3/1/22 citing “excessive ... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The car had a complete engine failure at 92,000 miles. I was the second owner so this was not covere... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | ENGINE | I recently had an oil change and not even 600 miles later the oil is completely gone. My engine is b... |
| Dec 26, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine failure |
| Dec 7, 2024 | ENGINE | Defective piston rings leading to excessive oil consumption, spark plug deterioration, and potential... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption for a car with 45,000 miles with no observed leaks under the car or on the... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abno... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | ENGINE | Since January 2024 I have had to replace the spark plugs more than 3 times. It has also had to have ... |