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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XXGT4L33KG••••••2019 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2019 Kia OPTIMA build (12 vs 6).
12on this build
203on the model
32builds in total
Most reportedEngine 8Forward Collision Avoidance 2Power Train 2Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMar 2026
Our car paint started peeling out of no where and very bad. I just found out that it is a manufacturing issue with the bonding of the paint
Power TrainJan 2026
The vehicle experienced a sudden engine failure one day after undergoing a manufacturer emissions/service campaign at an authorized dealership. Prior to service, the vehicle operated normally with no warning lights, knocking, or drivability issues. After the failure, the…
StructureSep 2025
Pearl white paint peeling prematurely
EngineJun 2025
The engine appears to be consuming an abnormal amount of oil. There are no visible leaks or external damage, and the vehicle has not yet stalled or failed, but oil levels drop rapidly between oil changes. The engine is available for inspection upon request Driving with low or…
Electrical SystemMar 2025
UNKNOWN. Vehicle is burning through oil every 1,000 miles or so. Excessive oil consumption which i am aware there is a recall. However Kia states my VIN # is not included. While at the dealer service department for failed A/C system, we questioned the excessive oil consumption…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XXGT4L33KG284535 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.