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2013 Kia Optima recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | – |
| Structure | 1 | – |
| Engine | 1 | – |
| Air bags | 1 | – |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | – |
Safety recalls10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 25, 202323V652000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleAn engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V652000
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| Aug 1, 202222V560000 | Structure: body roof and pillarsA plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V560000
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| Feb 17, 202222V093000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsA fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V093000
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| May 10, 202121V331000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleAn electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 21V331000
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| Dec 2, 202020V750000 | EngineAn engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V750000
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| Aug 27, 202020V519000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleIf the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 20V519000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Optima, Optima Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component1,441
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 626 | 43 |
| Steering | 217 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 195 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 167 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 130 | 9 |
| Structure | 127 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 94 | 7 |
| Power train | 71 | 5 |
| Air bags | 63 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 63 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 44 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 43 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 43 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 29 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 28 | 2 |
19 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Optima, Optima Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“Air bag light is on the panel & is not enabled & buttons on steering wheel that adjust the volume and stations have stopped working unless the steering wheel is turned all the way to the left.”
- Air bags
“I own a 2013 Kia Optima SXL. While the vehicle was parked and there was no collision, crash, impact, or other event that should have caused the airbags to deploy, the airbags unexpectedly deployed on their own.”
- Exterior lighting
“Despite documenting this catastrophic internal mechanical destruction, the authorized franchise dealer has issued a written directive instructing the driver to operate this structurally compromised vehicle on public…”
Other Kia Optima model years
- 20174 recalls305 complaints
- 20165 recalls763 complaints
- 20154 recalls1,021 complaints
- 20147 recalls620 complaints
- 201310 recalls1,441 complaints
- 20126 recalls1,029 complaints
- 20116 recalls628 complaints
- 20101 recall75 complaints
- 20091 recall116 complaints
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2013 Kia Optima recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Kia Optima. The most recent, 23V652000 (reported September 25, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2013 Kia Optima recalls for?
The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 3 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (3), structure (1), engine (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Kia Optima?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 626 complaints out of 1,441 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 49 crashs and 116 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Kia Optima?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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