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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XXGT4L37KG••••••2019 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2019 Kia OPTIMA build (13 vs 6).
13on this build
203on the model
32builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 6Vehicle Speed Control 2Power Train 2Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireNov 2025
I recently had the engine replaced less than a year ago due to an engine recall on this model car, today 11/11/2025 the engine caught fire. We’ve kept up with oil changes on time and I had no alerts in the vehicle on the dash claiming the engine was hot
Air BagscrashJan 2023
Car was affected by emergency theft system locked car down when moving and caused airbags to deploy in which fractured my spine vertebra causing spinal fusion
Power TrainNov 2025
Brought vehicle in for Recall-SC340 Theta II 2.4L GDI ECM S/W Upgrade. After service was performed I took my vehicle back home and noticed that my down shifting was different, jolty and clunky. Prior to the upgrade my vehicle shifted flawlessly. Took my vehicle back in to have…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2024
On October 30th 2024, I purchased a 2019 Kia Optima from San Diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. On November 26th the car was stolen from in front of my house, while the alarm was activated and the key was in our possession. I went online to the Kia website to find some information…
Forward Collision AvoidanceApr 2023
As i attempted to start my vehicle, it continuously made a clicking noise until i finally hit the gas and made it crank up. About halfway through my work commute, the forward collision warning came on with no visible forward threat on the road. All of a sudden the car slammed on…
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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 5XXGT4L37KG345160 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.