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2013 Kia Optima Hybrid engine problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid24% of all complaints for this model year.

12
Engine complaints
24%
share of all complaints
69,000 mi
median reported mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and engine warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the failure was not related to the repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes…

    filed Oct 31, 2024

  • 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…

    filed Dec 1, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

  • TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…

    PI2002YZ_TSB_R3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2024
All 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid TSBs →

Engine problems in other Optima Hybrid years

YearReportsShare
2017 Optima Hybrid1560%
2014 Optima Hybrid1652%
2012 Optima Hybrid7267%
2011 Optima Hybrid1956%
Optima Hybrid engine problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.