Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Kia optima has 15 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The vehicle experienced a sudden engine failure one day after undergoing a manufacturer emissions/se... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is consuming oil excessively. I have to put a whole quart of oil in my vehicle every 2 we... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The engine of vehicle repeatedly failed, causing the vehicle to stall while driving, which posed a s... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Brought vehicle in for Recall-SC340 Theta II 2.4L GDI ECM S/W Upgrade. After service was performed I... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Unknown needing help with new purchased car. Bought this car October/2025 with 93k on engine. Alrea... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | •Rapid oil loss — topped off every 1–2 weeks •Engine misfires, check engine light •Spark plug foulin... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Subject: Complaint Regarding Excessive Oil Consumption and Engine Hesitation in 2019 Kia Optima SX ... |
| May 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | This vehicle is a lemon. It is a 2019 with 81,000 miles. How in the world does the engine start knoc... |
| May 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am writing to bring to your attention a critical safety issue with my 2019 Kia Optima SX 2.0 GDI T... |
| Dec 12, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to file a formal complaint regard... |
| Oct 17, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | System failed to pick up speed. |
| Jul 20, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Double clutch failure replacement twice in 3 years Transmission being replaced My son has same m... |
| Feb 26, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A 2019 KIA OPTIMA. IN DECEMBER I WAS GOING UP A HILL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKIN... |
| Dec 19, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | IF I SLOW DOWN THEN SPEED UP IT TAKES OFF SLOW. IF I GO UP A HILL IT PUTTS AND WHEN I DRIVE IT JUST ... |
| Feb 11, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE OVER TWO MONTHS. IT CURRENTLY HAS 1600 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMI... |