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5XXGT4L39KG••••••2019 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2019 Kia OPTIMA build (20 vs 6).
20on this build
203on the model
32builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 7Forward Collision Avoidance 6Service Brakes 4Lane Departure 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2026
Drove roughly an hour from Roseville MI to Temperance MI. Car was fine. No issues on the drive. Gauges were all fine. Got to my friend’s house and took my stuff inside. Came back out immediately and saw dark smoke now coming from the hood. Attempted to open, but couldn't unlatch…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJul 2023
Breaks locked or failed and was forced off road into a ditch, car totalled
Air BagscrashFeb 2023
The contact owned a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 mph approaching an intersection, an unknown pickup T -boned the vehicle on the driver-side quarter panel. While depressing the brake pedal, the attention level high / collision warning…
Unknown Or OthercrashJul 2020
Was driving on I 95 when the vehicle pulled me into the median totaling my car. I was unable to apply brakes and unable to turn my steering wheel in the other direction to avoid the collision
Back Over PreventionJun 2025
While I was drive these warning lights came on as you in the picture there are no signs of a crash. I have took my car in for service at Kia of Bradley for them to reset my system on 7/01/2025 and they have came back on and they would not go off. I feel like this is a recall 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 5XXGT4L39KG376636 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.