2019 Kia Optima service brakes problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2019 Kia Optima — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 16, 2025
“Lights appeared on the dash and the vehicle locked and would not drive. This happened as I was actively driving. I had the vehicle towed and was told by the Kia dealership that it was my abs/hecu. Before this happened, there was no warning lamps or messages. The car was driving normally.”
filed Apr 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 7 | 5% |
| 2018 Optima | 17 | 7% |
| 2017 Optima | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 Optima | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 Optima | 49 | 5% |
| 2014 Optima | 25 | 4% |
| 2013 Optima | 58 | 4% |
| 2012 Optima | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 Optima | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 Optima | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Optima | 17 | 15% |
| 2008 Optima | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.