Before buying a used 2019 Kia Optima, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2019 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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210 complaints filed with NHTSA (20 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optima — Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) |
| Optima — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Optima — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| Optima FE — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| Optima Hybrid — Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) | 5.2 L/100 km (45 mpg) | 5.7 L/100 km (41 mpg) |
| Optima Plug-in Hybrid — Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg) | 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg) | 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the FCA software, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC179.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.