2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid vs 2013 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid | 2013 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 126 | 1,382 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 58 | 235 |
| Investigations | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 114 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 41 | 26–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,500 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion Hybrid | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 612 |
| Steering | 19 | 213 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 146 |
| Structure | 12 | 127 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 93 |
| Power Train | 30 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 59 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 60 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 169 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 24 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 108 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 87 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 54 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 32 |
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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.