2019 Kia Optima electrical system problems
The 2019 Kia Optima has 25 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
25
Electrical System complaints
8%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“I was driving on the highway and my car started smoking. I got off at the next exit and black smoke started billowing out from under the hood. As soon as I opened the car door flames started coming out from under the hood. Entire engine was on fire”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2019 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2019 Kia Optima electrical system — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.