2013 Acura TL vs 2013 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Acura TL | 2013 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 62 | 1,375 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 107 | 235 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 112 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 26–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,553 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 610 |
| Steering | 28 | 212 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 145 |
| Structure | 3 | 127 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 91 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 60 |
| Power Train | 4 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 168 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 108 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 87 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 54 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 53 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 32 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 25 |
2013 Acura TL
2013 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.