2013 Honda Accord vs 2013 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Honda Accord | 2013 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,420 | 1,381 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 162 | 235 |
| Investigations | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 67 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 114 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–30 | 26–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,425 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 179 | 612 |
| Steering | 499 | 213 |
| Electrical System | 414 | 146 |
| Power Train | 109 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 108 | 59 |
| Structure | 25 | 127 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 92 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 60 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 100 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 96 | 0 |
| Stalling | 55 | 169 |
| Loss of power | 40 | 54 |
| Hesitation / surging | 36 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 54 |
| Oil consumption | 21 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 108 |
2013 Honda Accord
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.