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#BS-2019-KIAOPT-4AC3

2019 Kia Optima

Based on reports from 288 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
288
Crashes
30
Fires
6
Recalls
1
TSBs
119
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 288 complaints, 30 crashes, 6 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 8.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

air bags did not deploy

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

inoperable when starting vehicle

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

steering control arm failed

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

81 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 20K miles.

!Inspect the Collision AvoidanceMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

40
0–30K
14
30–60K
8
60–90K
7
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (40 reports) • Median: 20K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (81 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine81 (28%)
Other36 (13%)
Collision Avoidance31 (11%)
Electrical19 (7%)
Brakes19 (7%)
Structure:body14 (5%)
Drivetrain14 (5%)
Fuel System13 (5%)

2019 Kia Optima: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Optima, with 81 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 20K-mile mark.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Optima, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Optima, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Optima, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

15
19
23
20
26
21
18
22
49
23
73
24
75
25
9
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Kia Optima. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

19V539000Aug 2019

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Kia Optima is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Kia Optima vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

288

Class avg

32

8.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 288 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Kia Optima Model Years

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2019 Kia Optima: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Kia Optima?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Kia Optima is related to the engine, with 81 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Kia Optima reliable?
The 2019 Kia Optima has 288 complaints, 30 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 8.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Kia Optima problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Kia Optima have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Kia Optima has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia Optima problems start?
Based on 71 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
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