Kia Optima Complaints (2013)

1,443 consumer complaints on file.

#11432743September 13, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle then lost motive power and stalled. The contact slowly pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. Several days later the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. Due to the dealer being short staffed, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,581.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432387September 9, 2021
ENGINE
My car said warning ⚠️ do not drive and my brakes went out when I was able to stop I cut off the car then back on and it wouldn't move .I was on the highway when this happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431119August 30, 2021
ENGINE
The components in which failed in my vehicle are unknown at this time. The only thing that I know is my emergency check engine light was flashing and my car proceeded to go into limp mode. Reason for that was the rod knock sensor went off. My main concern is that a few minutes following my engine had completely shut down in the middle of the Highway. I was nearly hit by several vehicles following behind me. The problem has not been confirmed but has been identified with the SAME exact issue as other 2013 Kia Optima owners. No police reports or investigations were conducted. I am not the only person that had their safety at risk due to Kias negligence. This is clearly a reoccurring issue with many owners of the same make and model. I would think that Kia would have investigated this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430347August 24, 2021
ENGINE
Total Engine failure while driving at 70mph on interstate. 67,555 miles Only warning was at time of engine failure check engine light came on. I purchased car used from my father in law who passed away due to COVID-19. Never any problems until now. I have seen many issues online with engines for this model year and I know that some Kia's have had engines replaced free of charge. It seems to be widespread issue to all 2013 Optimas and other models including multiple years. What was Kia's countermeasure to correct the issue? What is the RPN number for their internal PFMEA and DFMEA? If it was machining burrs remaining in the engine at time of assembly-what is detection method? -Visual inspection (not 100%)? - machine vision? -added process (brushing operation)? -added shot blast peening of crankshaft forging before machining? -added deburring of main bearings? etc. Consumer stated vehicle was towed and taken to a dealer. Still has not been repaired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430006August 21, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My SWP paint is peeling and chipping in multiple spots. Ive noticed it since I bought it back in November of 2019 but its only gotten worse
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428773August 12, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The paint on my car is peeling on the molding around the front windshield on the right and left side.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428608August 10, 2021
ENGINE
Drove the vehicle on the interstate next warning lights came on stating Hybrid system warning safety stop and do not drive I pulled over popped the hood and saw oil leaking everywhere and the vehicle was inoperable so I towed to my home called the Kia dealership stating there was a recall on my vehicle a 2013 Kia optima hybrid and advised what to do they told me to tow it to the dealership and there is it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428396August 9, 2021
ENGINE
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428449August 9, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428171August 7, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
I own a 2013 Kia Optima. The paint in chipping and peeling on various parts of the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427671August 4, 2021
ENGINE
My car recently cut off I replace the camshaft sensor A and B My engine is currently knocking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427761August 4, 2021
SEAT BELTS
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.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
1
#11427282July 31, 2021
ENGINE
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426493July 26, 2021
ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426508July 26, 2021
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle starts smoking from under hood after driving for awhile. Not sure if its coming from the turbo or another part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425517July 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The Snow White Pearl paint is peeling off of the hood and roof of the car (delamination).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424715July 14, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The paint on my PEARL WHITE optima is chipping like crazy!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424323July 11, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Pealing paint on hood and along windshield area
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424328July 11, 2021
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424207July 10, 2021
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My oil light has been coming on and blinking then disappearing. Current on oil change and oil level is full on dipstick. Noticed little oil stain on driveway but oil level remains good and full. A couple times now my car has lost acceleration. One time on the highway and once in my neighborhood. When I press the gas it does not accelerate. It will lose speed and after a few times of stepping on the gas will eventually get to speed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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