MYRModel Year Report

2019 Kia Optima Phev

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2019 Kia Optima Phev
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:25.430Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2017: 23 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 1 2020: 1 complaint 2020
2017: 23 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 1 2020: 1 complaint 2020
2017: 23 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 1 2020: 1 complaint 2020

2019: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
20160
201723
20188
20191
20201

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

For several years my 'check hybrid engine' followed by turn off engine. The dealership can not figure out the cause. Twice in the last month the engine has automatically shut off when the "check hybrid engine' warning light displays.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-30

Also filed under Service brakes and engine

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.

Engine

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
  2. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Kia Optima Phev — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2019 Kia Optima Phev reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Optima Phev?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Optima Phev have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.