2013 Kia Optima Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid, 9% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the hybrid system failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10874458, filed 2016-06, 36,600 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. During the failure, the check engine, ABS, service vehicle, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the warning message Hybrid System Failure message was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11556960, filed 2023-11, 100,200 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Kia optima hydrid. While driving approximately 85 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hybrid system would need to be replaced. The dealer had potential safety concerns and offered another vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10860676, filed 2016-04, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222379Sep 30, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the Hybrid System Warranty coverage for the high-voltage battery…
- 10090123Nov 16, 2012Tsb: hybrid fuel efficiency tips and troubleshooting procedure - the optima hybrid (tf hev) offers customers the potential of excellent fuel economy. However, because some…
Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid
22 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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