2019 Kia Optima Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 200 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Kia Optima overview page.
What owners report
“I was driving on the highway and my car started smoking. I got off at the next exit and black smoke started billowing out from…”NHTSA complaint 11549547 — filed 10/12/2023
“I have had my AC have 4 problems now and continue to have different problems since I bought the car a little over 6 mo…”NHTSA complaint 11473779 — filed 07/13/2022
“Brakes don't feel right some times when I stop. My passage side seat belt dangs for no reason even when there nothing on my set…”NHTSA complaint 11434942 — filed 09/30/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Kia Optima have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Kia Optima: 21 of 200 complaints on file (10.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Kia Optima have in total?
200 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
