2013 KIA OPTIMA Complaints

View complaints related to 2013 KIA OPTIMA. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 1,340 complaints submitted for the 2013 KIA OPTIMA. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Concord, NC

    Around approximately 76,000 miles on the vehicle, I noticed paint (snow white pearl) started bubbling and coming off the hood. I assumed it was from a rock chip. The paint bubbling and chipping is now occurring all over the vehicle. I've spoken with two different KIA dealers (in Charlotte, NC and Salisbury, NC) and they've both said there are no recalls from KIA and there's nothing they can do but offer to repaint the car for THOUSANDS of dollars. I'm finding new spots every month. There are now 93,000 miles on the car, and I do NOT feel like the paint should be failing like this at all. I will attach pictures if allowed. I doubt I can upload all of the places on my car that have chips at this point.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Cordova, TN

    Drove car all of a sudden the engine started knocking and missing and burning oil out the exhaust I parked the car until Kia can look at it

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

    I own a 2013 Kia Optima. The paint in chipping and peeling on various parts of the car.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Cleveland Heights, OH

    The contact's ex husband owned a 2013 Kia Optima .The contact stated while her ex-husband was driving at an undetermined speed a 2009 Jeep Liberty cross the center line and crashed into the vehicle. The driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene. There was a report of the driver being located leaning towards the front passenger seat. The air bags deployed. The seat belt was extended and locked but, was torn. The contact stated the driver of the Jeep was intoxicated however there were no reported injuries. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

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

    My car recently cut off I replace the camshaft sensor A and B My engine is currently knocking

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Colfax, IN

    Rod Bearing caused the engine to Cease , my Car was at Ray Skillman from 6/28/21 diagnosed 7/28/21 KIA denied claim, after all recalls have been performed on vehicle. Engine still should've been under warranty to replace engine a 2nd time. Engine replaced 3/2015 at 38,905 before recall in 2017 ceased 6/28/2021 we had towed to Dealership Able to get to safety on side of interstate 65 could've been a bad situation on highway if in middle of road No lights or warnings came on prior to car stalling

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

    Vehicle starts smoking from under hood after driving for awhile. Not sure if its coming from the turbo or another part.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - Lake Zurich, IL

    Driving down highway and lost engine power. The gas engine seized up causing the vehicle to stop suddenly. Towed to Kia and the said the engine is seized up.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA OPTIMA
    - CARTHAGE, NC

    The Snow White Pearl paint is peeling off of the hood and roof of the car (delamination).

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

    The motor failed while I was driving. I was at a stop sign and was turning the corner and my car shut off. I tried to start the car and smoke was coming from the engine. I had to have my car towed home. No warning lamps came up prior to the engine shutting down.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE