2013 Kia Optima Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 189about this part
- Share
- 14%of 1,387 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 189 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Kia Optima, 14% of the 1,387 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 15 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving and my car turned off on me randomly ? Always am consistent with oil changes every 3000 miles and always make sure my take is full with good gas I've also had to replace the gas line once already ,, mechanic said I might have to replace my fuel tank because something with car not getting enough gas or so , I've also see leaks looks like gas”
NHTSA complaint #11361242, filed 2020-09, 35 miles“I have owned my vehicle for 3 years. My airbag sensor light has come on fir I the 2nd time. I spoke with the manufacturer and they are showing no desire to look into the problem without the being a sizable expense to myself. Also my back up camera is showing signs of connection issues. Both I feel are a ssfety concern of driving the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11268651, filed 2019-10, 104,500 miles“Sometimes upon starting my car it just sputters and sputters and sputters for several minutes like it's not gonna start then it kicks in and starts but I am concerned that one of these times it's not gonna end up starting and I will be stranded somewhere. It has been happening off and on periodically for the last five months”
NHTSA complaint #11352752, filed 2020-09, 48,000 miles“Takata recall - we called dealer ball Kia in national city, ca & were told that we would receive a letter. For us to call back then & that we had to continue to operate an un-safe vehicle until the letter arrived and a appointment could be made. This car could kill us upon impact!!! Please, there has to be a better & safer solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11120792, filed 2018-08, 68,000 miles“My Kia Optima suddenly started to have issues with no starting the car right away. I changed the battery, and the issue is still present. I ran a diagnostic test and no code was detected. I started to ready online and it said it could have been a recall issue since many Kia Optima owners are experiencing this issue. A friend of mine who is a mechanic said he's never seen anything like this.”
NHTSA complaint #11277086, filed 2019-10, 139,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18 | 12% |
| 2019 | 43 | 20% |
| 2018 | 39 | 17% |
| 2017 | 33 | 13% |
| 2016 | 123 | 16% |
| 2015 | 140 | 14% |
| 2014 | 90 | 15% |
| 2013 | 189 | 14% |
| 2012 | 88 | 10% |
| 2011 | 41 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 6% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Kia Optima
614 complaintsSteering
213 complaintsElectrical system
146 complaintsBody and structure
127 complaintsFuel system
123 complaintsBrakes
114 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsExterior lighting
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsSuspension
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology