2019 Honda Accord Hybrid 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 Honda Accord Hybrid | 2019 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 93 | 206 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 58 | 123 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 48 | 24–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,000 mi | 33,950 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord Hybrid | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 88 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 15 |
| Power Train | 6 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 10 |
| Structure | 2 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 12 | 20 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 6 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 14 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 30 |
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
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.