2013 Kia Optima problems by component
1,381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Kia Optima, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 612 | 44% | 100,000 mi |
| Steering → | 213 | 15% | 51,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 146 | 11% | 89,000 mi |
| Structure → | 127 | 9% | 71,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 92 | 7% | 80,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 64 | 5% | 73,419 mi |
| Air Bags → | 60 | 4% | 85,700 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 59 | 4% | 40,794 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 52 | 4% | 133,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 42 | 3% | 130,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 39 | 3% | 82,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 39 | 3% | 80,339 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 28 | 2% | 130,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 26 | 2% | 35,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 19 | 1% | 49,786 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 18 | 1% | 89,896 mi |
| Wheels → | 18 | 1% | 76,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 14 | 1% | 14,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.