Recalls ·2013 Kia Optima Hybrid

2013 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 55 complaints, most often about electrical system. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints55
Do-not-drive / park-outside1
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 23V652000 · 25 Sep 2023

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

EngineCampaign 20V750000 · 02 Dec 2020

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system13 · 32%
Service brakes13 · 32%
Engine11 · 28%
Hydraulic10 · 25%
Unknown or other7 · 18%
Power train5 · 12%
Hybrid propulsion system3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I have a 2013 kia optima hybrid with faulty headlights that have completely gone out/failed over 10 times starting 3 mos after purchasing the car. After 1/2 years and 4 fixes, including completely replacing the headlight package, i filed the lemon law paperwork (i purchased in april 2013.) in nov of 2014. I was told…

Electrical system · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that the front-end of the vehicle was making an abnormal knocking sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was…

Suspension · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and failed to restart. The contact stated that prior to the vehicle stalling, an unknown warning light had flashed on the instrument panel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The…

Engine and engine cooling · Jun 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and several unknown…

Service brakes · Jan 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20113
20123
20132
20140
20150
20160
20172
20182
20190
20200

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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