Worst 2013 Kia Optima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
STEERING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Kia Optima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 600 | 12 | 86 | 99,433 mi | |
| STEERING | 208 | 6 | 1 | 53,380 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 181 | 3 | 14 | 87,296 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 141 | 4 | 20 | 92,220 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 118 | 5 | 11 | 76,973 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 89 | 1 | 9 | 81,268 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 63 | 3 | 1 | 78,255 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 59 | 18 | 1 | 81,155 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 56 | 6 | 2 | 47,446 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 52 | — | 8 | 128,174 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 38 | 3 | 1 | 68,448 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 34 | — | — | 121,773 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 32 | 1 | — | 72,739 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 25 | 4 | — | 40,286 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 24 | — | 3 | 104,189 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 19 | — | 2 | 94,457 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 17 | 5 | — | 80,531 mi | |
| WHEELS | 17 | 1 | — | 68,828 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 12 | — | — | 22,057 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 8 | — | — | 43,337 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 1 | 1 | 35,571 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | 2 | 1 | 47,705 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 114,667 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Kia Optima
19 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,691,119 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
+ 9 more recalls
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