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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
5XXGT4L34KG••••••2019 Kia OPTIMA
That is about average for the 2019 Kia OPTIMA — 6 complaints per build across 32 builds.
10on this build
204on the model
32builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 4Service Brakes 2Electrical System 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashNov 2021
My car didn't stop the brakes wouldn't stop i hit a stationary Tractor i got a ticket due to me hitting the light pole too
EngineDec 2024
Defective piston rings leading to excessive oil consumption, spark plug deterioration, and potential engine failure
Latches/locks/linkagesNov 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to perform an oil change, the contact became aware that the hood latch was not operating as needed. The contact was unable to unlatch and raise the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2024
Our 2019 Kia Optima has now stalled twice at a stop light in the past year. When it happens, we're able to restart the engine. In addition to stalling, the car struggles to start on some days and runs lumpy (minor surges in power) on other days. The symptoms match a problem Kia…
Forward Collision AvoidanceJun 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system inadvertently activated, prompting the vehicle to inadvertently stop. The contact stated that there was no other vehicles or…
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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 5XXGT4L34KG311113 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.