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2013 Kia optima Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Kia optima has 26 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Kia optima

Engine
439
Steering
208
Other
159
Electrical
129
Structure
105
Brakes
82
Powertrain
56
Airbags
48
Lights
26
Speed Control
25
Fuel System
23
Visibility
17
Suspension
12
Seat Belts
10
Wheels
7
Seats
3

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 10, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTUREPaint on car is coming off from hood and doors headlights are not bright had to change to aftermark...
May 17, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Mar 16, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe center console power supply is faulty, does not charge or hold usb port. The white paint on my c...
Feb 6, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHeadlights are dangerously dim. Won’t pass inspection and I’ve changed bulbs multiple times
Sep 29, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe chrome finish on the inside of the low beam headlight reflectors has disintegrated resulting in ...
Jul 19, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI own a 2013 Kia Optima. The low-beam headlight was not providing proper illumination while driving ...
May 17, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at night, the low-beam headligh...
Apr 20, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREMy paint has been chipping really bad. Also I had a few recalls taken care of at modesto Kia once I ...
Dec 1, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the low-beam headlight was not providing...
May 10, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEON MAY 10, 2020 @7:32 AM I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND CAME TO A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNE...
Feb 6, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AT NIGHT, MY FOG LIGHTS START GOING ON AND OFF. I NEVER REALIZED HOW MUCH THE...
Oct 1, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURETHE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DIM. I have changed the bulbs and you can not see out of...
Jul 10, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe hid headlights. Specifically low beams go dim.They are so dim you can not drive safely at night....
Jun 1, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT...
May 20, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGPASSENGER HEADLIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT.
Apr 4, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPEROIL IS COMPLETELY EMPTY BEFORE 1000 MILES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. HAVE SWITCHED TO SYNTHETIC OIL AND U...
Mar 27, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe reflectors on the low beam headlights have degraded to the point it has failed Virginia state in...
Feb 15, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY GETTING DIMMER, CAN ONLY SEE ABOUT 2 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN DRIVING...
Oct 8, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY HEADLIGHT BULBS BLEW FINALLY AFTER 5 YEARS BUT THE COVER TO CHANGE THEM IS STUCK! IT'S LIKE THEY ...
Dec 20, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS DID NOT ILLUM...

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