Kia Optima Complaints (2013)

1,443 consumer complaints on file.

#11480891August 23, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint delaminating and chipping, started on the front driver and passenger pillar. Also spots on the front hood near the bumper.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480545August 22, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was shaking and making a clicking sound. While attempting to turn, the steering column felt like it was slipping or felt loosened. The failure increase was more evident while driving 50 MPH or more. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480015August 18, 2022
ENGINE
Driving our car om a road trip on a busy canyon highway ,check engine started blinking and car died. Was able to get off on the shoulder and contact a tow. Towed to local mechanic, engine was blown. Towed it to local KIA Dealership. Dealership had our car almost 4 months. KIA approved engine, it was finally replaced. Got car back and the next day check engine light came on and car shut down again. Towed to KIA dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478971August 12, 2022
ENGINE
The contact's son owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while his son was driving approximately at 50 MPH and accelerating to highway speed, the vehicle shuddered, jerked and finally stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's son veered to the side of the road. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle and drove to his residence. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal loud knocking sound coming from the engine. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was experiencing bearing wear that could damage the engine and could cause the engine replacement. However, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479046August 12, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact's boyfriend had retrieved an error code on the vehicle for engine failure. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was 88,524.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477663August 4, 2022
ENGINE
I was driving my 2013 Kia Optima on the highway when all of a sudden the car stalled. I was nearly hit by a semi truck and several cars. I was finally able to coast to the shoulder of the road. I tried starting it and it would not. I had it towed to my mechanic and he diagnosed it as a ‘seized engine’, for no reason. I take good care of my car I change the oil every 3000 miles. Currently, I am trying to get it fixed through KIA, but they are giving me a hard time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477436August 3, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The issue is with the front turn signal harness. After, changing the right side turn signal bulb twice I brought my Kia to West Hills Kia in Bremerton, WA…The technician informed me that the front turn signal harness was not the correct harness for this type of vehicle. The service person at West Hills suggested that I contact Kia Corporation. I had emailed Vice President Mr. Shamit Choksey, Kia corporation for the above issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476770July 31, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Pearl white paint chipping all over
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476258July 28, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
My (pearl) white 2013 KIA Optima is peeling paint from its front hood and A-pillars. This has been happening since I first bought it in 2018. My car had 55K miles on it and has never been in an accident. I have taken it to the KIA dealership of Fishers with no success. THEY LIED TO ME! Each time, I was told that my car had been previously painted by someone else, and that business did a bad paint job. I have been to KIA of Fishers 3 different times about this concern. There are MANY, MANY sites and now several class action suites pending against KIA for this problem. I want my car repainted. https://m.facebook.com/DefectiveKiaPaint/photos/a.112101813622800/147796620053319/?type=3#
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476054July 27, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
My paint has been peeling off over the years and it just really got bad to the point I could not take it any more. So I finally look to see if the was other vehicles within that year make and model had the same problems and this is why I am doing this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475401July 22, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Driving on the highway of about 65 mph, a semitruck was moving into the shoulder. I accelerator to pass it. The car pulled forward, then all power was off. I coasted pass the truck heading for the shoulder also. The semi was stilling moving on the shoulder. The driver blowing the horn but there was nothing I could do. The semi was able to get back on the highway without crashing into us. An appt. has been made but the dealership says the part necessary to repair the recall service is unavailable. When the car died all service lights were on. After a 15 min. wait, I started it up and the check engine light was on and a slight smell of gasoline.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475153July 21, 2022
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
My son owned a Kia Optima built in June of 2013. He was in a motor vehicle accident where he was put in a pit maneuver and Then was T boned on the passengers side causing his body to lay across the front seats and died at the scene. His black box download showed that the seat belt pretensioner was off and both airbags in the front did not go off. I know there is a recall for optimas built before aug 31 of 2012. I believe there was an issue with this vehicle as well. I would hate for there to be anymore deaths or injuries with the later models of these vehicles. I do hope this is looked into further.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
1
#11475020July 20, 2022
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
Chest clips melted got all over car seat and my child
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474759July 19, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I own a 2013 Kia Optima. The low-beam headlight was not providing proper illumination while driving at night, making it difficult to see the roadway. Took the vehicle to the local dealer, the mechanic was able to see the failure, but stated that my car was made in the US. So the Recall that is out for dimming headlights from cars made in South Korea does not apply to my car. Stated it would cost $720 per headlight assembly plus labor. The car was not repaired. The manufacturer should cover cars made in the US also if the ones in South Korea have the same problem and are being fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474169July 15, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V093000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474205July 15, 2022
ENGINE
I was driving down the road and my car started smoking. I pulled over and got out of my vehicle and within 5 minutes my engine was in flames
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473694July 13, 2022
STEERING
Steering wheel started clicking when turned right or left. When I drive over bumps or holes, steering column clanks and clunks loudly. Steering wheel vibrates at times and feels loose. Possible issue with steering coupler or steering column and I've read that this should be a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473197July 10, 2022
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unknown, car was fine then stopped out of no where yesterday, I was scheduled with Kia dealership to have recalled fixed next month but they called and canceled my recall this is now the 2nd attempt and they still have yet to fix recall and now car isn’t working properly!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473097July 9, 2022
ENGINE
When we start the car Yellow colour Engine symbol pos up on the dashboard. It’s a engine related issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472809July 7, 2022
ENGINE
Engine failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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