2019 Kia Optima safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
20
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
1
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 11 report injuries (16 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2019 Kia Optima vehicles were involved in 118 fatal crashes with 62 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskA software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may… · Jul 19, 2019