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2019 Kia Optima

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

5.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,486

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2022004 · manufacturer campaign SC043

11 January 2022

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2019–2020

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This only affects Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models equipped with a 2.0 L NU GDI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.

200 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019639 · manufacturer campaign SC029

17 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2019 · Sorento 2019 · Sportage 2019–2020

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.

26,082 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019367 · manufacturer campaign RC128

25 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the brake assist feature not to work properly. This could affect the ability to help reduce or avoid a crash with a stationary vehicle.

Why it matters

If the brake assist system does not work properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system.

112 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 83% of 163 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
60 g/km
Rated range
47 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Kia Optima have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2019 Kia Optima. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 Kia Optima get?
NRCan rates the 2019 Kia Optima at 5.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 60 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 Kia Optima for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,486 in fuel, producing roughly 2,215 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.