Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia optima has 82 NHTSA brakes complaints and 3 brakes-related recalls.
82
Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
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...
| 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 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 5, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | HECU failure on my 2013 Kia. My specific VIN # is not included in this repair but the year make and ... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his niece was driving the vehicle... |
| 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... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that after having the vehicle for a month, wh... |
| Apr 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yesterday [XXX] as I was driving with my wife present, suddenly warning popped up: Stop the car, hy... |
| Apr 19, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that after parking her vehicle in her drivew... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while a friend was attempting to start t... |
| Feb 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Feb 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I am a owner of the Kia Optima 2013 and wish to fill a complaint with the dealership Luther Kia of I... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Was driving home and the brake light came on and dash said to pull over brakes started to grind as I... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while his husband was driving approximately ... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, ther... |
| Oct 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the contact ... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ve... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17... |
| May 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while her husband was driving at approximatel... |