Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia optima has 208 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
208
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Dec 7, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel very loose, crackling noise and shaking going over bumps or uneven roads. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | STEERING | There is an issue with our 2013 Kia optima steering coupler system. There is currently a TSB, but no... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | STEERING | I had the car inspected by an independent service center because of extreme shaking from the steerin... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | STEERING | I called Kia Consumer Assistance in reference the MDPS flexible coupling. I spoke with a Kia repres... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | STEERING | Steering flexible coupler worn in the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) syste causing clicking nois... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | STEERING | Steering clunks left & right, feels like steering coupler or clock spring is broken or out of wack, ... |
| May 1, 2025 | STEERING | I believe the steering wheel coupler is bad on my 2013 Kia Optima. It is a known issue for this year... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | STEERING | The steering wheel has a noise when turn, actually the noise is so loud now that it shakes while I'm... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | STEERING | steering coupler failing, making loud noise |
| Nov 14, 2024 | STEERING | I took my 2013 into the Kia dealer on 1/19/21 to checkout an issue with the steering wheel it felt a... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | STEERING | Kia has identified an issue with the steering wheel coupler. The coupler wears and erodes and cause... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | STEERING | Bushing related to steering wheel was a safety issue that causes steering wheel play and possible lo... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was significant p... |
| May 16, 2024 | STEERING | Dealership states I need a new coupling device. They told me this has been a problem in 2013 Optima. |
| May 7, 2024 | STEERING | Flexible steering coupling was faulty and replaced on 02-22-23 under recall. The same part became f... |
| May 6, 2024 | STEERING | A few months ago I started hearing a clicking noise while moving my steering wheel from side to side... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | STEERING | The Steering wheel is making a lot of clicking noise when turning or going over bumpy roads. I have ... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, t... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | STEERING | The MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING is needing replaced due to the play and knocking and chewing up of the pl... |