Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia Optima has 129 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
129
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | During a drive after startup, vehicle flashed the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) error and put the ca... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | While I was driving on this day [XXX] all of a sudden my car started to shut down and I couldn’t giv... |
| May 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My engine locked , |
| May 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My ABS module is failing with no open recall, even though Kia has issued multiple safety recalls (SC... |
| May 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My Kia has the part number that was recalled for the ABS module. But Kia said it’s not included in t... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I am leasing the 2013 Kia Optima LX through a 3rd party dealership that apparently stated in their t... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | When I turned the ignition on the car wouldn't start. But the ABS light and all other lights flicker... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Car cuts off while driving almost causing a accident. The brakes randomly stop working while driving... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The computer modular or engine control module yes, it is available for inspection. I can be at risk ... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I purchased a 2013 Kia Optima EX from an on-line auction [XXX] in Memphis, Tn. After the car was de... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Was driving down the highway with no indication of any problems with my car. It just shuts off compl... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car as a fire hazard |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On 7/31, we had the HECU Fuse recall fixed at the Federico Kia Dealership. In 8/1, one day later, wh... |
| Jul 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Ran out of gas ,and added gas for it to start up again only for it to not run after adding fuel . |
| Jul 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | KIA, in Clay New York, refuses to fix the recall on the bearing that caused my engine to cease, i di... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving on the freeway I noticed my car wasnt going as I was pushing the gas and noticed all m... |
| May 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | In May 2024, I took my 2013 Kia Optima (2.0L T-GDI) to my local dealership to have several recalls c... |