Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Kia Optima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Kia Optima has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 213 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V539000 Collision-Avoidance Assist may not Engage NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 92 complaints
- Unknown or Other 43 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 36 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Service Brakes 18 complaints
Of the 213 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 213 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Kia Optima receives an average reliability rating due to notable concerns with the engine and forward collision avoidance system, evidenced by high complaint counts and a recall. However, repair costs and failures are generally manageable, making it a relatively dependable choice.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| forward collision system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- tire rotation and balance
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfires or rough idling
- unresponsive brakes or delayed braking
- inconsistent acceleration or deceleration
- unexpected electrical failures
- abnormal noises during steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Kia Optima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.