2019 Kia Optima Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings Problems
NHTSA component category: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How forward collision avoidance: warnings 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
“On March 2022 Forward Collision Warning System, Blind Spot Warning System, ABS braking System and other systems associated with a bad passenger rear wheel sensor…”NHTSA complaint 11572903 — filed 02/20/2024
“I was driving and tried to brake but my car did not stop and ended up hitting guardrail. A couple weeks later I was driving…”NHTSA complaint 11569790 — filed 02/04/2024
“Forward collision warning failed to assist resulting in a collision that is considered a total loss.”NHTSA complaint 11524576 — filed 05/31/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Kia Optima have forward collision avoidance: warnings problems?
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Kia Optima: 28 of 200 complaints on file (14%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's forward collision avoidance: warnings category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
