2013 KIA OPTIMA Complaints

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  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - georgetown, TX

    Something’s wrong with a fuse that can catch fire and kia is taking forever to resolve the issue. my check engine light pops on and off now

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
    - Columbus, OH

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that after driving at various speeds, there was a burning odor present inside the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Stafford , VA

    The vehicle is for sale at a dealership in Stafford Virginia at Pohanka Honda. How can this vehicle be for sale with a recall regarding a fire hazard. And then it states no remedy available.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Silverdale, WA

    2013 Kia Optima EX 2.4L the issue continues to be problematic when driving at 40 miles an hour and above around turns. The steering wheel gets sticky making it difficult to correct the steering.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Brandon, MS

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle would shudder. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a restaurant. The vehicle was then driven to the residence, where the failure reoccurred and there was a burning smell inside the cabin. The MIL warning light had illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,389.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Mohawk, TN

    Manufacturer hasn't provided a remedy to recall notice issued in September 2023. For something that has a chance of catching on fire driving or Parked this should've been taken care of along time ago instead of risking peoples lives dragging this out.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Center, TX

    This car is pearl white and the paint on this car bubbles up and starts peeling. It is missing paint off the hood,passenger side doors and driver side rear quarter panel.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Merced, CA

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact attempted to start the vehicle when it began clicking fast. The ABS warning lights and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.

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  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Dunsmuir, CA

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was a recall for the engine replacement. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle failed to start after the recall repair was completed. The vehicle has remained with the dealer since August 2023. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Smithsburg, MD

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE