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2019 Kia Optima
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2019 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | 292 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | 371 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | 327 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
328 complaints filed by owners for this model year (30 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2019 Kia Optima?
EPA figures for the 2019 Kia Optima reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2019 Kia Optima?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2019 Kia Optima. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2019 Kia Optima?
Owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Kia Optima, most often about: Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2019 Kia Optima?
NHTSA gave the 2019 Kia Optima (2019 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.