2013 Kia Optima fuel system, gasoline problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2013 Kia Optima — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was leaking fuel from the high-pressure pipe leading to the fuel pump. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, and it was determined the failure was linked to DTC code: P0445, indicating an issue with the purge control valve in the evaporative emission control (EVAP) system…”
filed Dec 30, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result…Campaign 22V093000 · Feb 17, 2022
- Low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within…Campaign 20V100000 · Feb 21, 2020
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Optima | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 Optima | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 Optima | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Optima | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Optima | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 Optima | 9 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Optima
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.