Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-27 | 20V519000 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 440,370 | — | Details |
| 2020-02-21 | 20V100000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 141,774 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | WHEELS | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front end of th… |
| 2026-04-13 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brake pedal loses pressure and disengages with brakes. Traction light, maintenance light, hybrid system warning message… |
| 2026-04-06 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front of the ve… |
| 2026-03-24 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a… |
| 2026-03-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Vehicle: 2013 Kia Optima SXL VIN: [XXX] While driving on a highway at approximately 55–58 mph, the rear driver-side … |
| 2026-03-10 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Paint on car is coming off from hood and doors headlights are not bright had to change to aftermarket to make it brigh… |
| 2026-03-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1) Motor failed on interstate and car towed to automotive shop. Currently still at the shop with hope to tow to Kia to … |
| 2026-03-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The ac… |
| 2026-03-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My car started shutting down while driving. After the engine started seizing the key wouldn't turn in my ignition. Took… |
| 2026-03-06 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed t… |
| 2026-03-05 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | HECU failure on my 2013 Kia. My specific VIN # is not included in this repair but the year make and model are under rec… |
| 2026-02-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My car suddenly caught fire in my driveway tonight 2/6/26 roughly around 9:40 PM. Fire department has been dispatched t… |
| 2026-02-02 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, th… |
| 2026-01-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | After getting the vehicle back from the auto shop for repair in the fuel injector because my car wasn't starting after … |
| 2026-01-06 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his niece was driving the vehicle at 65 MPH, a stron… |
| 2026-01-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I received a recall notice for my 2013 Kia Optima, VIN #: [XXX] related to engine issues and an increased risk of fir… |
| 2026-01-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicl… |
| 2025-12-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2013 Kia Optima SXL experienced engine knock and shutdown after completion of recall SC147 (KSDS software update). T… |
| 2025-12-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30–35 MPH, the engine started k… |
| 2025-12-20 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the speedometer started malfunctionin… |
| 2025-12-15 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The vehicle paint is bubbling and peeling |
| 2025-12-07 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering wheel very loose, crackling noise and shaking going over bumps or uneven roads. |
| 2025-11-28 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started los… |
| 2025-11-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | During a drive after startup, vehicle flashed the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) error and put the car into limp mode. C… |
| 2025-11-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine on my 2013 Kia Optima (VIN [XXX] ) failed catastrophically less than one mile after purchase. This vehicle … |
| 2025-10-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While I was driving on this day [XXX] all of a sudden my car started to shut down and I couldn’t give my vehicle any ga… |
| 2025-10-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I have had 2 incidents of engine ceasure in my 2013 Kia Optima SX w/ Limited package. Once it ceased on the freeway cau… |
| 2025-10-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine went |
| 2025-10-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | There is an issue with our 2013 Kia optima steering coupler system. There is currently a TSB, but no recall and repair … |
| 2025-09-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine began exhibiting symptoms consistent with the known bearing wear defect covered under the manufacturer’s saf… |
| 2025-09-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On Sunday, September 21st, 2025, my 2013 Kia Optima EX suffered sudden catastrophic engine failure while driving on the… |
| 2025-09-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving and my car stopped running took it to the dealership find out. It has a recall never got a recall letter … |
| 2025-09-13 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Car was in park at our home and not running. I was outside and noticed the car rolling backward. I thought my wife was … |
| 2025-09-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | I had the car inspected by an independent service center because of extreme shaking from the steering wheel and steerin… |
| 2025-09-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine Seized After Kia Recall Repairs – Safety Defect Recurrence I own a Kia vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ) with a rebuilt tit… |
| 2025-09-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine blew up. Was burning oil since I got it, only had it for 6k miles. It started knocking at some point so I stoppe… |
| 2025-09-07 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the contact accelerated t… |
| 2025-09-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | After picking up my 2013 Kia Optima from a Kia dealership for an engine recall repair, I was told that no issues were f… |
| 2025-08-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact's son was driving at 35 MPH when smoke was emitting from under the hoo… |
| 2025-08-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed t… |
| 2025-08-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | White paint coming off |
| 2025-08-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2013 Kia Optima (VIN [XXX] , Recall 23V-652) caught fire on [XXX] in Rossville, GA. I had just parked in my garage when… |
| 2025-07-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the engine seized. There was no warning li… |
| 2025-07-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while a family member was driving the vehicle at 40 MPH, th… |
| 2025-07-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | I called Kia Consumer Assistance in reference the MDPS flexible coupling. I spoke with a Kia representative named Gina… |
| 2025-07-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car lost power on [xxx]..Called a tow truck to come and pick it up. cone to found out my engine was blown. Taking it… |
| 2025-07-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Hello, I have been a KIA owner for a very long time. I am dissatisfied with the corporation regarding my current experi… |
| 2025-07-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | This is a general inquiry on Kia white paint. My paint is chipping off all over my car. They told me it's inherent to… |
| 2025-07-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering flexible coupler worn in the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) syste causing clicking noise and jittery steer… |
| 2025-07-08 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering clunks left & right, feels like steering coupler or clock spring is broken or out of wack, steering column rat… |