2019 Chevrolet Impala vs 2019 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Chevrolet Impala | 2019 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 206 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 630 | 123 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 24–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 33,950 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 88 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 23 |
| Power Train | 5 | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 15 |
| Structure | 0 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 0 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2019 Chevrolet Impala
2019 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.