2013 Kia Optima Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle failed to…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the brake pedal was pumped to slow the vehicle as needed. Additionally, the "Hybrid System Warning! Safely Stop and Do Not Drive" and "Check Brake" messages were displayed…”
filed Nov 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can…Campaign 23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Optima Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Optima Hybrid | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 Optima Hybrid | 3 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid
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.