Representative photoBattery boost for a 2019 Kia Optima
Battery boost for the 2019 Kia Optima: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 5.7 to 9.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2019 Kia Optima for battery boost
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2019 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 1.6 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 39 | 38 | 27 | 25 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 45 | 43 | 37 | 34 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 41 | 40 | 31 | 28 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 49 | 48 | 37 | 34 | 29 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2.7 hours | ||||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,650 | US$1,700 | US$2,150 | US$2,400 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,768 | $1,830 | $2,388 | $2,604 | $3,008 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2019 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 213 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (93), forward collision avoidance (44) and unknown or other (43). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V539000 | 2019-07-19 | forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 2019 Kia Optima
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For battery service on the 2019 Kia Optima, we connect you with a trusted shop. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your Optima and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Optima. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
What CarmaCars does here
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A car meanwhile
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Before the shop starts
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Still deciding?
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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Tell us your dates and we look for a car while yours is in for you. Nothing is booked or charged.