Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia optima has 12 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WARNING LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE ... |
| Sep 22, 2020 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | WE WERE TRAVELING AT AROUND 55-60 MILES AN HOUR AND WERE T-BONES BY A CHEVY AVALANCHE ON THE PASSENG... |
| Aug 24, 2020 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WENT TO START MY CAR WHICH WAS ON AUGUST 24, 2020 AND IT WAS MAKING A VERY VERY LOUD NOISE I COULD... |
| Jul 2, 2020 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CAR TURN OFF IN THE FREEWAY WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON |
| Aug 8, 2018 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA OPTIMA. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A WARNING INDICATOR I... |
| Sep 15, 2014 | SUSPENSION | WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR IN JULY 2013, IT WAS LESS THEN TWO WEEKS AND I TOLD THEM AT CENTURY KIA ... |
| Feb 20, 2014 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | MY KIA GETS STUCK IN A FEW INCHES OF SNOW OR ANY ICE. SLIDES EASILY IN RAIN OR ICY OR COLD WEATHER. ... |
| Apr 6, 2013 | SUSPENSION | I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW FROM GERALD KIA IN AURORA ILLINOIS. CAR PULLS LEFT THEN RIGHT. ASSUMED I... |
| Oct 18, 2012 | SUSPENSION | AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE IS NOT STABLE. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AT THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THAT EVERY... |
| Sep 1, 2012 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | 2013 KIA OPTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STEERING TO THE RIGHT *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO... |
| May 20, 1989 | SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | Vehicle body damage. Vehicle car parts damage. |