NHTSA Complaint #11690475 — 2019 KIA OPTIMA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690475
Vehicle	2019 KIA OPTIMA
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 18, 2025
Date Filed	September 30, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

2019 Kia Optima EX - 59,000 miles - car miss fires and shakes on start. After a few seconds the car calms down and I can drive. Very dangerous since the fuel can stop flowing and the car can stall at any speed. Very dangerous!! Looks like several Kia's from 2019-2023 have been recalled for the same issue - High Pressure Fuel Pump - if my car is having the same issue at 59,000 miles why is this car not recalled, Very Dangerous! The Kia K5 which took over for the Optima is on the list why not the Optima EX.

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