How many brake complaints does the 2019 Kia Optima have?

NHTSA lists 22 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Kia Optima, which is 11% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2019 Kia Optima brake problems?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for brakes on the 2019 Kia Optima.

At what mileage do 2019 Kia Optima brake problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2019 Kia Optima is 20,000 miles.

Have brake problems caused crashes on the 2019 Kia Optima?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to brake complaints for this model year include 5 crashes and 3 injuries.

How does 2019 compare to other Kia Optima years for brake complaints?

The 2019 Optima's 11% brake complaint share ties with 2012 as the highest among the years listed, above years like 2017 at 3% and 2020 at 5%.

2019 Kia Optima Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2019 Kia Optima, 11% of its 208 total complaints. Owners report brakes failing to engage or locking up, with 5 crashes and 3 injuries linked to this area; there is no related recall.

Brakes complaints: 22; 11% of 208
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brakes fail to engage or provide stopping power at low speed, leading to rear-end or low-speed collisions.
Brakes lock up unexpectedly during normal driving, including in rain, forcing sudden swerving to avoid a crash.
Forward collision camera or sensor warning appears on the dashboard, sometimes followed by the automatic emergency braking system activating on its own.
Brake pedal bucks or kicks back several times when pressed gently at low speed, with the car failing to slow down as expected.
Brakes feel inconsistent from stop to stop, with unusual noises and no clear pattern to when the problem occurs.

When 2019 Kia Optima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 20, 2019, latest Nov 16, 2025.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Nov 2025; peak Feb 2024 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Kia Optima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Optima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (7%)
201152 (9%)
201297 (11%)
2013132 (10%)
201446 (8%)
201598 (10%)
201633 (4%)
20178 (3%)
201819 (8%)
201922 (11%)
20208 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2019 Kia Optima have?: NHTSA lists 22 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Kia Optima, which is 11% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2019 Kia Optima brake problems?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for brakes on the 2019 Kia Optima.
At what mileage do 2019 Kia Optima brake problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2019 Kia Optima is 20,000 miles.
Have brake problems caused crashes on the 2019 Kia Optima?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to brake complaints for this model year include 5 crashes and 3 injuries.
How does 2019 compare to other Kia Optima years for brake complaints?: The 2019 Optima's 11% brake complaint share ties with 2012 as the highest among the years listed, above years like 2017 at 3% and 2020 at 5%.