Model Year Problem Record

Kia Optima 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Kia Optima: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,387Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

107Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

248Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine656 complaints

656 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V224000, 18V907000.

Steering213 complaints

213 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other187 complaints

187 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System147 complaints

147 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure127 complaints

127 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V560000.

Fuel and Propulsion System123 complaints

123 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V100000, 22V093000.

Brakes115 complaints

115 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V519000, 21V331000, 23V652000.

Power Train64 complaints

64 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags63 complaints

63 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V363000.

Lighting41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V224000Reported March 31, 2017 - 618,160 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 618,160 vehicles across all affected models.

18V363000Reported June 1, 2018 - 507,587 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 507,587 vehicles across all affected models.

18V907000Reported December 19, 2018 - 71,653 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71,653 vehicles across all affected models.

20V100000Reported February 21, 2020 - 141,774 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 141,774 vehicles across all affected models.

20V519000Reported August 27, 2020 - 440,370 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 440,370 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

21V331000Reported May 10, 2021 - 440,370 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 440,370 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

22V093000Reported February 17, 2022 - 72,848 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 72,848 vehicles across all affected models.

22V560000Reported August 1, 2022 - 257,998 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 257,998 vehicles across all affected models.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP18003Opened August 21, 2018 - Closed May 10, 2019