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2013 Kia Optima recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2013 Kia Optima, newest first.

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9 recalls on record for the 2013 Kia Optima. The most recent was on Sept. 25, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 1,383 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: fuel system, gasoline (3), service brakes, hydraulic (3), air bags (1), engine (1), engine and engine cooling (1), structure (1). 3 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Kia or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

1,383 complaints about the 2013 Kia Optima were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 48 mention a crash, 114 a fire, 36 injuries.

  • Engine612recall on record
  • Steering213
  • Unknown Or Other186
  • Electrical System146
  • Structure127recall on record
  • Fuel/Propulsion System93

Module 1 7.5 amp fuse continues to short and blow over and over again. Known issues with auto headlamp leveling sensor. Problem continues to happen. Lose my highbeams, shift lock, rear defrost, rearview auto dimmer…

Aug. 31, 2026 · Electrical System

Both front door lock actuators failed within a one month period. It is a safety issue because the actuator is failing in a way that can prevent the door from opening, closing, properly latching and locking. The vehicle…

Aug. 27, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

8 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2013 Kia Optima recalls

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