Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Kia Optima has 9 recalls, 1351 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
9
Recalls
1351
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
18V363000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicle...
20V100000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. ...
20V519000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic C...
21V331000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid m...
17V224000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine ...
22V093000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pres...
22V560000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can re...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle: 2013 Kia Optima SXL VIN: [XXX] While driving on a highway at approximately 55–58 mph, th... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ENGINE | 1) Motor failed on interstate and car towed to automotive shop. Currently still at the shop with hop... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost m... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | Paint on car is coming off from hood and doors headlights are not bright had to change to aftermark... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car started shutting down while driving. After the engine started seizing the key wouldn't turn i... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | HECU failure on my 2013 Kia. My specific VIN # is not included in this repair but the year make and ... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car suddenly caught fire in my driveway tonight 2/6/26 roughly around 9:40 PM. Fire department ha... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and attempting to ma... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE | After getting the vehicle back from the auto shop for repair in the fuel injector because my car was... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his niece was driving the vehicle... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I received a recall notice for my 2013 Kia Optima, VIN #: [XXX] related to engine issues and an in... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2013 Kia Optima SXL experienced engine knock and shutdown after completion of recall SC147 (KSDS ... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30–35 MPH, t... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the speedometer st... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The vehicle paint is bubbling and peeling |
| Dec 7, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel very loose, crackling noise and shaking going over bumps or uneven roads. |
| Nov 28, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the ... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | During a drive after startup, vehicle flashed the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) error and put the ca... |