Blind spot forward collision detection lane departure warning rear cross traffic warning
2019 Kia Optima driver assistance problems
40 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 20,000. 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- typical mileage
- 20,000
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Warnings30
- Automatic emergency braking10
- Warning4
- Blind spot detection3
- Assist2
- Rearview system braking1
- Control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Kia Optima driver assistance problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2019 Kia Optima driver assistance
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.
- Risk
- Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the FCA software, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC179.
Recall number 19V539000 · Recall details
What 2019 Kia Optima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Unknown was just driving to go to my husband to work and it came on when I was coming back home and when I went to pick my husband up from work and was stopped at a stop sign the lights came back on
I was driving down the highway when I kinda noticed speed changed. ABS lights, foreword collision light, and rear end lights, so I turned around went back home. I rarely drive my car and I never had any problems with it. I purshased it brand new.
I just recently purchased my 2019 Kia optima sx turbo. After purchase, I immediately began experiencing issues with the braking system and the forward collision warning light coming on. The cruise control stopped working as well. I googled and saw that there was a recall on the forward collision warning system but the local Kia dealership to me says there is not one. I almost had a head on collision in this car with my granddaughter coming from daycare as I completely lost brakes. I have put so much money into purchasing this car believing it to be a good car.
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 my Kia Optima 2019.
Engine seizures.
Oil is getting into cylinders causing spark plugs to misfire. Very high oil consumption so I have to put oil in it every other day in between oil changes. I’ve been to Kia Service department several times in the past 2 months.
UNKNOWN. Vehicle is burning through oil every 1,000 miles or so. Excessive oil consumption which i am aware there is a recall. However Kia states my VIN # is not included. While at the dealer service department for failed A/C system, we questioned the excessive oil consumption and engine replacement. We were told they found nothing wrong. Having to top off oil every 1,000 miles or so. It does not make it to the next oil change before the light comes on. No oil leaks. Mechanic said known problem with this engine. Most recently the starter went bad, alternator, and battery. Replaced with a second brand new battery and car won't start again. Dash is lighting up erratically, new battery dead. As if something is drawing all power and draining brand new batteries. This car has a little over 86,000 miles and one thing after another is failing. The car lost power and power steering in a curve leaving us in a dangerous situation after replacing the starter. Dash lighting up erratically with front end collision warning message on the display. We had it towed to our residence which our auto insurance reimbursed us for. Replaced alternator and battery yesterday, and the car lost all power again turning back onto our street, again with the Dash lighting up erratically.
Sometimes when I drive it will say my forward collision is blocked so it will disable but it normally shuts off. Tonight I'm driving on the freeway a steering wheel pops up then blind spot abs traction and a few more lights come on then it say check headlights those are dimming the radio is cutting off. The wipers aren't working but the car is still accelerating then all of a sudden the car goes from 55 to 0 the wheel locks and I have to coat to the side of the road.
It was snowing and an icy day Jan. 21 in Atlanta, Georgia. I was driving on Buford Spring Connector going southbound. I was on a bridge and it was completely white and icy. I saw there was a car stopped in front of me. I tried to put on my breaks and my car would not slow down. I was getting closer to the other vehicle still trying to break. I tried to use my electronic emergency brake and it did not engage. The car did not even try to break for me which it normally does if I moving faster than a stopped car in front of me. I rear ended the person in front of me. I just wanted to let someone know as the forward collision did not work in this case and the accident could have been avoided.
Questions about the 2019 Kia Optima driver assistance
Does the 2019 Kia Optima have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2019 Kia Optima, 19% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2019 Kia Optima driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 20,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Kia Optima driver assistance?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V539000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Kia Optima have the most driver assistance problems?
The Kia Optima model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2019 (40 complaints), 2013 (24 complaints) and 2015 (22 complaints).
Other 2019 Kia Optima problems
Engine 95Electrical 23Brakes 19Fuel system 18Transmission 18Body 14Airbags 12Acceleration 11Steering 6Visibility 3Wheels 3Lights 2Locks 2Seat belts 2Tires 2Suspension 1
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